UBT community is made up of students and staff who are recruited locally, nationally and internationally. Many identities and experiences shape the diversity of our community including: gender and gender identity; ethnicity; culture and nationality; sexual orientation; physical learning and mental health disabilities; having religious or other beliefs; age and combining career or study with caring responsibilities. Furthermore, we want our staff and students to feel they are an integral part of the UBT community, and together we have created an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute to university life, knowledge and growth.
UBT recognizes that providing equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and promoting a culture of inclusion is vital to our success. By creating a working, learning and social environment in which individuals can utilize their skills and talents to the full without fear and prejudice or harassment, we aim to create a culture where everyone can reach their fullest potential. Our aim is to make full use of people’s talents and skills by creating and open and inclusive workplace culture where people from all backgrounds can work together with dignity and respect. We will make active steps to fulfill our responsibilities and promote good practice by: