The University has a range of policies and services to support its staff and students. LGBT+ The University supports LGBT+ staff and students. Mental Health The University has counselling services for both staff and students. Disabilities The University has a responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to aid staff and students with disabilities. Protected Characteristics The Equality Act 2010 lists nine protected characteristics where discrimination is unlawful. Flexible working Flexible working requests for permanent changes to working patterns and temporary or rolling requests to help staff through difficult situations. Family friendly initiatives As an employer of choice, the University of Edinburgh aims to support staff in achieving a healthy work/life balance, recognising that many staff will have family responsibilities and that all staff will have occasional need to be absent from work to attend to personal or domestic emergencies. Dignity and respect The University is committed to promoting a positive culture in which all members of the University community treat each other with dignity and respect, and where bullying, harassment and discrimination are known to be unacceptable. Student support Support and/or advice available for students on equality diversity related matters This article was published on 2024-09-09
