Dignity at work
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team offer support to both staff and students to ensure our University welcomes everyone to an environment that values and celebrates diversity.
Our Dignity at Work and Study Policy documents how we will ensure all members of our University community, staff, students and the wider community, are treated with respect.
The policy is accompanied by two procedures, one regulation and a ‘how-to’ flowchart that set out our organisational arrangements in place to support the implementation of the policy.
- Informal procedure for staff and students;
- Formal procedure for staff;
- Formal procedure for students;
- Dignity at Work and Study Policy and Procedures flowchart.
Dignity at work
Colleague Consultation: Dignity and Respect Policy
Dignity and Respect Policy
The University is proposing to introduce the Dignity and Respect Policy & Procedures (DARP), which will replace the existing Dignity at Work and Study (DAWS) Policy.
The DARP brings together policy and procedure into a single, clearer framework for addressing concerns relating to unacceptable behaviour. It aims to provide a more accessible and consistent approach for students and employees, while ensuring alignment with legislative requirements and institutional commitments including freedom of speech and academic freedom.
For colleagues who have been invited to provide feedback on the proposed Dignity and Respect Policy (DARP), the supporting documents and feedback forms are available via the links below.
We welcome your feedback to help ensure the policy and procedures are clear, effective, and support an inclusive, respectful environment for all members of the University community.
Dignity and Respect Policy
Click here for the full proposed policy.
Summary of Proposed Policy
Click here for an overview of the proposed policy
Procedures for Reporting Unacceptable Behaviour
Click the links below for each proposed procedure:
Colleague feedback