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Equality and Diversity Inclusion

The University of St Andrews is fully committed to respect and fair treatment for everyone, eliminating discrimination and actively promoting equality of opportunity and delivering fairness to all. 

In addition to being compliant with the equality laws; public duties; and Human Rights Acts (Universal and European), the University also supports diversity and promotes equality of opportunity for all staff, students and visitors regardless of their: 

•  ‘Protected Characteristic’ (Single Equality Act):
  • Age
  • Disability
  • Gender Reassignment
  • Marriage and Civil partnership
  • Pregnancy and Maternity (including Paternity)
  • Race (colour, ethnic or national background)
  • Religion or Belief (including non-belief)
  • Sex/Gender
  • Sexual Orientation
• Caring responsibilities for a ‘Protected Characteristic’ including dependants
• Socio-economic background/grouping
• Union activity
• Unrelated spent criminal convictions 

The Equality & Diversity Inclusion Policy outlines the responsibility for promoting inclusive environments, which are free from discrimination for our national and international staff; students; and anyone associated with the University (e.g. visitors, contractors and service providers).

For further information please refer to the Equality & Diversity Inclusion Policy.

Our remit includes:

• Aiming to provide an environment free from discrimination
• Promoting best practice in equality and diversity
• Providing a confidential service of advice and guidance
• Building relationships with the diverse community groups
• Ensuring the University policies are compliant with equality law
• Responding to appropriate consultation requirements
• Provide training in equality and diversity
• Providing guidance on this website on each of the 'Protected Characteristics' 

Latest News

Briefings: 

• Equality Staff Briefing on Age Positive (PDF, 342 KB)   
• Equality Act Changes on Disability (PDF, 209 KB)
• Equality Staff Briefing Gender Identity & Reassignment (PDF, 369 KB)  
• Equality Staff Briefing on Race, Religion and Belief (PDF, 353 KB)  
• Equality Staff Briefing on Sexual Orientation (PDF, 382 KB)   

• Event and Meeting Inclusion Guide (PDF, 562 KB) 
• Guide to Alternative Phrases and Words (PDF, 62 KB)
• A-Z of Key Trans Terminology in use in Scotland (PDF, 12 KB)
• A-Z of Cultural Ethnicity, Religion and Belief Considerations (PDF, 529 KB)
• Fife Migrants Forum leaflet (PDF, 248 KB)
• Monthly diversity dates  
• Equality Impact Assessment Toolkit