Diversity and Inclusivity
We don’t just want to tolerate difference, we want to celebrate it. We do this by nurturing a culture of understanding and personal growth. We encourage supportive dialogue which allows individuals to learn from one another and thrive together as a community.
Unfair discrimination
We recognise that unfair discrimination doesn’t only result from deliberate prejudice. It can also result from unconscious bias and genuine misunderstanding about the characteristics of other people. We aim to challenge unhelpful stereotypes and, instead, see each student as a unique and valuable individual.
Protected characteristics
The University of Buckingham does not want any student to be unfairly disadvantaged because of a Protected Characteristic.
The Protected Characteristics are:
- age
- disability
- gender reassignment
- marriage and civil partnership
- pregnancy and maternity
- race
- religion or belief
- sex
- sexual orientation
Watch: Protected characteristics
Other characteristics
In addition, we don’t want a student to be unfairly disadvantaged because of other characteristics such as their social background or caring responsibilities.
What do I do if I feel that I’m facing an unfair disadvantage?
If you feel that you are facing an unfair disadvantage while you’re at university, you are welcome to discuss this with your Personal Tutor or other staff in your faculty so that solutions can be sought without delay.
Alternatively, you may prefer to discuss your concerns in confidence with the Wellbeing, Skills and Diversity department: WSD@buckingham.ac.uk