Student Experience

EDI principles are at the heart of our developments to enhance  student experience. It is critical that all our students are given equality of opportunity, that student voices are heard, and that we actively encourage all students to appreciate and celebrate communities, groups and individuals different to their own or themselves. Our approach to supporting our students is through the development of their independence, identity and sense of belonging through the provision of inclusive and inspiring opportunities for academic, social and cultural connection.

Key components of the approach ensure inclusivity in the entire student journey, from application to graduate outcomes. This means embedding EDI values throughout our communications, processes and support. Examples include the implementation of a new model of student support; improving student mental health support, and support to students who have been victims of harassment, hate crime and gender-based violence; review of the student partnership agreement, and of the student complaints process. These components support progress of Equality Outcomes 1 and 2, and further information can be found under these sections later in this report.

Successful implementation of our strategy would mean that:

• students of all backgrounds feel a sense of safety, cohesion and belonging to the University and to the city;
• our spaces support and improve our sense of community and wellbeing;
• we provide a strong sense of welcome and support for the development of friendships and personal networks.