Equality and Diversity
A message from the Chair of the Board of Governors
Birmingham City University is a vibrant and diverse community of individuals who, by working together and united by common ambition and common goals, have the power to create a truly inspirational place of learning and research and be an exemplar for student and employer engagement.
As Chair of the Board of Governors, I believe the University’s commitment to equality and diversity is rooted in the way we value and support all students and staff. We believe that the opportunity to benefit from the transformational experience of a university education should be accessible to all who have the intellectual ability to do so, regardless of race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family circumstances, citizenship, social and economic status, or any other irrelevant differences.
Alex Stephenson
Key Terms
Equality
Diversity
Protected Groups or Characteristics
Discrimination
Harassment
Victimisation
Staff and student populations
The University has large and diverse student and staff populations. Data is held and monitored for both staff and students in relation to age, gender (sex), ethnicity (race) and disability.
View the University’s staff and student distribution profiles by these protected characteristics.
Leadership and Governance
The Equality and Diversity Steering Committee provides the institutional oversight and direction for equality and diversity, and draws its members from across the University.
View details of the E&D Steering Committee’s Terms of Reference.
The University’s commitment to E and D
Our commitment to the advancement of education in the public benefit is underpinned and supported by the work of the Steering Committee and the development and implementation of the following guidance, policies and priorities:
External links and resources
Commitments and Awards
Key Contacts
For the University’s general approach to equality and diversity, please contact Kwabena Osayande, Equality and Diversity Policy Advisor, Tel: +44 (0)121 331 6750 or email kwabena.osayande@bcu.ac.uk
For Human Resources and equality and diversity please contact Emma Struthers, Assistant Director of Human Resources, telephone +44 (0)121 331 5370 or email emma.struthers@bcu.ac.uk
For information and advice regarding students please visit the Student Services website.
For requests under the Freedom of Information Publication Scheme please visit http://www.fia.bcu.ac.uk/fiae.htm