Equal Opportunities

Policy Statement

Queen Mary and Westfield College is committed to the provision of equality of opportunity for all its students and staff. Article 5 of the College Charter states that the College should carry out its work "in a spirit of tolerance and freedom of opinion, mutual concern and community service". In furtherance of this article, the College aims to create and maintain an appropriate environment in which all people can learn, work and interact freely without fear of discrimination, prejudice or harassment.

All students and staff of the College will be treated equitably and will not be accorded less favourable treatment on such grounds as gender, age, marital status, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, family circumstances, religious or political beliefs. The only consideration must be that the individual is able to satisfy the requirements of the programme of study or post. The principles of this Policy will apply to visitors and contractors whilst on the College premises.

The College confirms its commitment to develop, implement and monitor a programme of equality measures so that unjustifiable barriers to educational and employment opportunities are removed. This will enable the College to achieve a diverse student population and workforce that is representative of the communities it serves.

"The College is proud of its diverse origins and the pursuit of equal opportunities is deeply embedded in its founding traditions. Our commitment to these goals remains strong and clear"

Professor A F M Smith
Principal