We believe unlawful discrimination is never okay.
Discrimination occurs when an individual or a group of people are treated less favourably than others based on a protected characteristic such as age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership (in employment), pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex or gender, sexual orientation.
Unlawful discrimination is contrary to the Equality Act 2010 and the University's Dignity at Work and Study Policy.
Think
- What is discrimination? It might be useful to think about what constitues unlawful discrimination.
Talk
- To a friend. Talking things through with someone you trust can sometimes help.
- Harassment Support Advisor. An advisor can to talk through the University's procedures, how to make a complaint and what support is available, in confidence.
Report
- Report and Support. Students and staff can report an incident using the University’s Report and Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can request support from an advisor. If you choose to talk to an advisor they will be able to talk through the options and support available to you, in confidence.
- University Procedure. If you choose to make a formal complaint to the University against a student or a member of staff there are procedures which set out the steps you'll need to follow.
Get Support
- If you think you have been discriminated against, you can discuss this confidentially with the Student Advice team either: in-person (at their office in the Cornerstone Building) by phone: 01522 583600 or by email: studentadvice@bishopg.ac.uk
- Additional support is available via these organisations
Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Mental health and wellbeing support is available via Student Advice. You can contact our Mental Health Adviser, or ask for a referral to the Counselling Service.
- Take care of yourself. It’s important that you take care of yourself. If you’ve heard something distressing or if something is troubling you, the University's Counselling Service offers free, independent, confidential help and is open to registered students.