Here at the University of Bolton we are proud to be a part of a multi-cultural community that is reflected in our vibrant diverse student community. If you choose to study here, you will be in good company as you will be joining our lively mix of international, EU and UK students and if you are already studying with us, welcome to a place where every student matters.
Around 47% of our students are recruited from the North West region of the UK, a region of varied cultures. Along with our overseas student profile that represents over 60 different countries - our community reflects many different cultures, race, disability, gender, age, religion and belief, and sexual orientation.
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Every student matters to us and we expect all our staff and students to contribute to and actively support the University in working towards the elimination of discrimination and harassment and the promotion of equality of opportunity in terms of access to the University's services, employment opportunities and support for students in their welfare and education.
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understand that people with different backgrounds, experience, skills and attitudes bring fresh ideas and knowledge and this is reflected in the diversity of our students. We embrace these differences and value the contribution made by all sectors of our community.
Click here to access our Equal Opportunities Policy.|
Here at the University, we have Advisory Groups reflecting protected characteristics with agreed equality objectives to eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation; promote positive attitudes and good relations between different protected characteristics. These Advisory Groups make recommendations to the Organisational Development, Equality and Diversity Committee, the University’s principal vehicle for consultation on equality and diversity matters with responsibility for ensuring that corporate equality objectives are set and met. For information on the Advisory Groups/Protected Characteristics click on the Advisory Groups option in the right hand column.
The University is required to monitor and evaluate how we are delivering on equality and diversity the University collects data providing statistical analysis on our student and staff profiles.
Click here to access our Public Sector Equality Duty Report. |
We also analyse our student and staff surveys A new student diversity survey will be launched in the near future to see how our student community view our delivery on equality and diversity. To provide feedback on our services please click here.|
We have other feedback on our service delivery to staff and students with the awarding of various quality standards. Our Student Services department was awarded the matrix standard in 2004 and 2007 and was re-assessed in May 2011. Our Library was awarded Centre of Excellence in 2002, 2005, 2008 and annually thereafter. The University has been awarded the Two Ticks standard by Job Centre Plus in recognition of the positive employment processes we have in place for disabled staff. The University also has Fair Trade status.
The University has been an Investor in People since 2001 and achieved successful re-assessment in both 2004, 2007 and 2011.
