The University’s aims

The University of Oxford welcomes diversity amongst its students, recognising the contributions to the achievement of the University's mission that can be made by individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The University aims to provide an inclusive environment which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its students are respected to assist them in reaching their full potential. The University will work to remove any barriers which might deter people of the highest potential and ability from applying to Oxford.

The University’s commitment

In accordance with the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000, the University is committed to promoting race equality and good relations between people of different racial groups, and to avoiding racial discrimination. The University will: assess the impact of policies on ethnic minority students; monitor the recruitment and progression of ethnic minority students; publish the results of impact assessments and monitoring.

Any unlawful discriminatory behaviour, including harassment or bullying by individuals or groups, will be regarded extremely seriously and could be regarded as grounds for disciplinary action, which may include expulsion or dismissal.

Guidance, support and training

Guidance, support and training will be provided to members of staff to ensure that the University's commitment to race equality is fully realised.

Monitoring and audit

The University has in place arrangements to monitor, by reference to different racial groups, the selection and recruitment of the admission of students. The results of this monitoring process are collated by the University's Equality and Diversity Unit and reported to the University. Additional monitoring is undertaken as necessary to ensure that the University is able to identify possible improvements in its practices in relation to:

• teaching, learning and assessment; management and governance;

• admissions, access and participation;

• students' support and guidance;

• behaviour and discipline;

• partnership and community links;

• training and career development;

• and service delivery.

Complaints

 Any prospective or current student who has a complaint concerning a breach of this policy may bring such a complaint to the University.