Our Commitment to
Equality and Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for everyone in the UCA community. Our dedicated team ensures that everything we do is respectful, inclusive and fair.
Embodied in the 2010 Equality Act, UCA recognises and strongly upholds that all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation are unacceptable. We aim to ensure that no applicant, employee or student receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation
We greatly value a diverse academic community that is inclusive to all and supports everyone to achieve their full potential and we are continually reviewing how we work to ensure this is at the heart of all of our practices.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion forms part of our induction procedures for staff and students, and we also offer training on EDI. Our equality policies and procedures are regularly reviewed, maintaining their effectiveness through Equality Impact Assessments.
LGBTQ+
At UCA, we participate at local pride events, showcasing the amazing, colourful work of students and staff, whilst emphasising our presence in our local community.
Ethnic diversity
UCA aims to be a global authority on the creative arts. To do so, we aim to match the ethnic diversity of our student body in the composition of our staff. It is vital that our students and staff see themselves represented here.
Accessible culture
UCA is committed to creating an environment that is physically, technologically, and attitudinally inclusive.
Preventing harassment
UCA is always exploring ways to adapt and improve their education and conduct around preventing harassment.
Key
information
Current EDI policy and reports
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity Report 2023-2024
- Gender Equality Plan