Dave Small Equality and Diversity Manager

University - “The way we work (our values)” Ambitious… “ We inspire and support staff and students to achieve their potential and meet the challenges of society” Responsible… “We respect and celebrate diversity and equal opportunity through an inclusive culture” Open… “We work consultatively and collaboratively to benefit from new perspectives” “We listen and respond to the needs of our students and staff”

33 Student Charter  You can expect UoP to:  Promote an inclusive community that supports equality, diversity, ethical and responsible behaviour.  Treat students, staff and visitors with respect and dignity  In return you are expected  Act as a members of an inclusive community that supports equality, diversity and ethical and responsible behaviour.  Treat staff, students and visitors with respect and dignity.  Behave as a member of a community…respecting the views of others

What is Harassment Generally defined as unwanted conduct affecting the dignity of the recipient. It may be related to sex, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age or any personal characteristics of the individual, and may be persistent or an isolated incident. The key element of harassment is that the actions or remarks are regarded as unacceptable by the recipient

What is Bullying Bullying is a type of harassment. Most bullying behaviour relates to the individual, and includes spreading malicious rumours, or insulting, ridiculing or demeaning someone, singling them our or setting them up to fail. Bullying can also involve isolating someone, victimising them or treating the unfairly, or deliberately undermining a competent worker by overloading them or giving constant criticism. Very much associated with misuse of power.

Types of actions in relation to social media  Intrusive questions  Unwelcome visual communications  Unwelcome non verbal conduct  Deliberate exclusion  Oppressive or Intimidatory behaviour  Stalking behaviour  Inciting hatred or violence towards someone or a group

What to do? DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT  Report using media channel  Consider blocking user  Keep evidence/document incident(s)  Contact Harassment Advisor  Read Anti-bullying and Harassment UoP Policy (soon to be Dignity and Respect Policy)

QUESTIONS?

Equality Act 2010 The 9 protected characteristics under the Act are: PREGNANCY AND MATERNITY DISABILITY SEXUAL ORIENTATION GENDERAGE MARRIAGE AND CIVIL PARTNERSHIP RELIGION AND BELIEF GENDER REASSIGMENT ETHNICITY