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Inclusion and Respectful Behaviour Policy

We believe that excellence is achieved through recognising the value of every individual. Our Inclusion and Respectful Behaviour Policy underpins this commitment, to help us create an inclusive University community where everyone feels that they belong.

The Policy describes the expectations we have of everyone who is a part of our community – as a student, a member of staff, or someone who is visiting our campuses or accessing our services. And it sets out the steps we will take to promote inclusion and prevent unfair treatment, and how we will deal with unfair treatment if it happens.

This is a new policy that applies from 1 st August 2024. Further guidance on how to apply this policy will be published soon. If you need a copy of our previous policies, please get in touch .

Read the Inclusion and Respectful Behaviour Policy

Do we have expected behaviours for students, staff and visitors?

Yes, our Southampton Behaviours [internal link] and Student Charter set out the kinds of behaviours we expect of ourselves and each other, in order to create an inclusive University community.

I can’t see the policy that I am looking for.

Before 1 st August 2024, the University had four separate policies that have been replaced by the Inclusion and Respectful Behaviour Policy . Please get in touch if you need a copy of any of these policies:

  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Dignity at Work and Study Policy
  • Gender Dysphoria Policy
  • Religion and Belief Policy

Other policies that may relate to equality, diversity and inclusion are available from the following places:

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Last update: 12 August 2024 [AM]

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