Our current equality, diversity and inclusion related policies, for staff and students. Our position on antisemitism We have adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism.“Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.”The IHRA definition of antisemitismThis formal definition will allow the University to devise meaningful strategies to tackle antisemitism and better understand how it manifests itself. Our adoption of this definition is not intended to curtail free speech. We remain committed to defending freedom of expression and academic freedom, within the law and within a framework of respect.We are actively reviewing our approach to tackling antisemitism, including consideration of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition, in discussion with our Jewish staff and students and wider communities. Our position on Islamophobia We have adopted the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) definition of Islamophobia and we use guidance from the Coalition Against Islamophobia to apply this definition:“Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.”APPG definition of islamophobia (PDF)Coalition Against IslamophobiaThis formal definition will allow the University to devise meaningful strategies to tackle Islamophobia and better understand how it manifests itself. Our adoption of this definition is not intended to curtail free speech. We remain committed to defending freedom of expression and academic freedom, within the law and within a framework of respect. Policy Policy related to staff Dignity and Respect PolicyTrans Equality PolicyAccessible and Inclusive Learning PolicyAccessibility Policy (Estates)REF 2021 E&D Code of PracticeProtection of Children and Protected Adults Policy Relationship - Disclosure of Intimate Relationship PolicyFamily Leave Policies Policy related to students Dignity and Respect PolicyTrans Equality PolicyAccessible and Inclusive Learning PolicyProtection of Children and Protected Adults PolicyRelationship - Disclosure of Intimate Relationship PolicyAccessibility Policy (Estates)Support for StudyStudent Maternity and Family Leave PolicyAcademic and pastoral student support policies and guidance Related links Respect at EdinburghEdinburgh University Students Association Advice Place This article was published on 2024-03-06
