Goal 10: Operations

The University’s operational activities play a key role in our approach to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Here’s a wider showcase of our work addressing Goal 10.

Equality marks
  • Stonewall Top 50 employer for LGBTQ+ equality
  • Bronze Award for Race Equality (use logo)
  • 15 Athena SWAN Chartermarks for Gender Equality
  • Care Leaver Covenant signed to support care leavers to live independently.
  • University of Sanctuary status in support of our work with refugee and asylum seeker students
Diversity monitoring

Our latest Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) annual report shows that:

  • 3% of employees disclosed that they are disabled
  • 9% of staff declare they are Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic
  • 5% of our staff are female
  • 8% of staff classify themselves as gay, lesbian, bisexual or other
  • 22% of students are the first in their immediate family to gain a degree
  • 1.1% of students (407) are from low or lower-middle income countries as defined by the World Bank.
Zero tolerance

Our Speak Up! Stand Up! campaign and reporting procedures through our Dignity at Work and Study Policy make it clear that we take a zero tolerance approach to bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination or victimisation by any members of our community.