Diversity
The University has a small and friendly campus which we hope you will find matches up to its aim to be fully inclusive. The University works in partnerships across the higher education sector with other universities and organisations such as the Equality Challenge Unit (now known as Advance HE) to ensure it is proactively working to eliminate discrimination and enhance equality of opportunity.
The University also has other policies in place which are there to protect staff and students from harassment and bullying. This will not be tolerated, including that related to gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and disability. Good practice in equality and diversity is the responsibility of our whole community and further resources are avilable through our Inclusivity Toolkit.
Disability & Inclusion Advice Service
The University has a Disability and Inclusion Advice Service (DIAS) whose role is to advise students on study adjustments and other forms of support if they have any type of long-term disability, health condition (including mental health illnesses) or impairments. This includes (but is not limited to) dyslexia and other forms of Specific Learning Difficulties, mental health conditions, mobility, hearing impairment, visual impairment, and health conditions such as cancer.
The DIAS team can be found in the Student Hub on the west side of the campus, ground floor. They hold two drop-ins per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 12:30pm-1:30pm during term time) so please pop in to a drop-in if you think the team may be able to help, advise and support you.
What are diversity and equality?
Diversity and equality are not terms which can be interchanged. Diversity describes the range of visible and non-visible differences which exist between people, while equality means having the same value - indicating a state of balance. The University of St Mark & St John recognises the real benefits of having a diverse community of staff and students who value one another and the different contributions they can make to help us all achieve our potential.
Equality resources
Click for equality resources including our Equality Reports and accessible campus maps.
More infoEquality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment or equality analysis (EIA, EqIA or EA) is an analysis of the potential or actual effect of a policy, practice, provision or criterion on identifiable groups of people. Carrying out EIAs not only helps us meet the requirements of legislation, but also supports the University in promoting and advancing equality.
Current legislation requires all public sector bodies and institutions to ensure that decisions they take do not adversely affect individuals covered by the 'protected characteristics' outlined in the Equality Act 2010. The University is currently ensuring this through carrying out EIAs when reviewing or implementing new policy.
Reporting discriminatory incidents
At our University, we are an open and friendly community. However, if you see something of a discriminatory nature happening on campus or at an event otherwise related to the University, then we want to know about it. You can speak to a member of staff or report it anonymously using the links on MyMarjon.
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