Welcome to the homepage of Equality and Diversity
Working with the Equality and Diversity Committee (EADC),
Equality and Diversity has a major input into establishing equality policy
at the University. Equality and Diversity advises the University and
the EADC as well as departments and sections on good equality practice and
the requirements and responsibilities arising from equality legislation.
The University has a single
Equality Policy and Strategy which provides a clear vision of our commitment
to put equality and diversity at the heart of everything we do.
In accordance with the Equality Act 2010,
the University has published a range of both qualitative and quantatitive
information that demonstrates how it has given due regard
to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation,
advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations. The information
page of this web site also contains details of the information gap analysis
undertaken and the steps the University is taking to fill those gaps identified,
where appropriate. The University will also publish its equality objectives
by the deadline of 6 April 2012 on this web site.
Equality and Diversity also run
equality and diversity training and there are a range of equality
and diversity courses and briefings on offer or on request.
The Equality and Diversity Officer is Chair of the
Harassment
Advisory Network (HAN). The University of Essex is a great place
to work and study - a friendly, welcoming community for both staff and
students. However, occasionally people experience inappropriate treatment or
unwelcome behaviour. If you contact the HAN, a trained adviser will listen
to you and offer advice on possible ways of resolving the issue without any
obligation or commitment on your part to take that advice. A Harassment
Adviser will also advise you of the support that is available to you.
or further details, see the guidelines
for dealing with harassment.
Equality and Diversity are happy to help with
any questions or concerns relating to equality, diversity, harassment or
discrimination - see the who to contact
section of this web site to find
the relevant person to help with your enquiry.
Caring for Carers Project 2011-12
The University has launched a new project to support students and staff
who care for a family member, including children, a friend or neighbour.
Carers UK estimate that one in eight adults in the UK has caring responsibilities.
We’re hoping that any University of Essex student or staff member gets in touch with us and
comes along to our events to find out more about all the useful information and support
that’s out there to help them each day.
Diversity Champions
The University of Essex is now a member of
Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme, Britain's good
practice employers' forum on sexual orientation.
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