Gender Equality Scheme & Action Plan

The University of Dundee currently has a population of around 17500 students and 3500 staff from different and diverse backgrounds and is one of Scotland's leading Universities with an international reputation of excellence in providing a diverse portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and an excellent record in Teaching Quality and Research Assessment Exercises (RAE).

The University is committed to equality for all, irrespective of age, disability, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.

The University is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination, in which all staff, students and visitors are treated equally and with dignity and respect. Our commitment is embodied in the University's Charter, which states:

No test related to sex, race, colour or religion and political belief shall be imposed on any person in order to entitle him or her to be admitted as a member, teacher or student of the University or to hold office therein or to graduate thereat or to hold any advantage or privilege thereof.

This Gender Equality Scheme is one of many policies and procedures, which the University has in place to support its commitment to an institutional Equality and Diversity strategy. It outlines the framework and commitment within which the University will promote gender equality including its obligations under the Gender Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2006.