Gender
A Gender Equality Duty was introduced in April 2007. This requires public authorities, including higher education institutions to promote gender equality and eliminate sex discrimination. The duty shifts the emphasis from retrospective individual action to tackle discrimination towards an anticipatory and proactive problem-solving approach.
Updated Gender Equality Scheme Action Plan 2008-09 [DOC 112KB]
Gender equality scheme annual report [DOC 52KB]
GES Action Plan 2007 - 2010 [PDF 153KB]
We are currently reviewing our gender action plan and considering how to move forward in line with the Equality Act.