Diversity & Equality

Equal Opportunities

Every student at Imperial College has the right to equal access and equal opportunities. Both the Union and the College as a whole seek to create a healthy environment at College, so we can all live, work and relax together in a spirit of solidarity, tolerance and respect.

The Equal Opportunities Officer is charged with monitoring equal opportunity issues and coming up with initiatives to promote them.

Harassment

Imperial College and the Union take any form of discrimination or harassment extremely seriously. Harassment comes in many forms and can arise because of the recipient’s gender, sexual orientation, race, beliefs, age, disability, or for many other reasons. It may manifest as anything from comments, offensive jokes, and ridicule through to threats and actual physical violence. What some might see as joking, others will view as obvious harassment, and in reality, only the person at the receiving end can judge the seriousness of the case. If you are upset and feel that you’re being harassed in any way, do not suffer in silence. The College's procedure for dealing with harassment suggests that if you feel you are being harassed you should either speak to the Warden of your hall or one of the College Tutors.

If you require support on any diversity or equality issues please contact the Advice Centre.

Nigel Cooke
(020) 7594 8067
IC Extension 48067