Heriot-Watt University is committed to equal opportunities for all, irrespective of sex, colour, ethnic origin, disability, age, marital status, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, sexual orientation or any distinction deemed to be irrelevant. The University welcomes diversity among all staff and students is always working to create conditions whereby the treatment of students, staff and applicants for employment or study is on the basis of their relative merits, abilities and potential, relative to the genuine requirement of the job or course.

see also: opportunities, policy

Heriot-Watt University is committed to equal opportunities for all, irrespective of sex, colour, ethnic origin, disability, age, marital status, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, sexual orientation or any distinction deemed to be irrelevant. The University recognises the negative impact on individuals of the effects of discrimination in terms of educational attainment, career progression, self-fulfilment and self-esteem. The University welcomes diversity among all staff and students and will work to enable all individuals to realise their full potential and contribute as fully as possible to the University community.

see also: diversity, policy

At Heriot-Watt University, we embrace a positive attitude towards the promotion of equality and diversity and take pride in our efforts to create a working, educational and social atmosphere which is inclusive of everyone, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or caring-responsibilities.

see also: disability, diversity, gender, opportunities

Heriot-Watt University is committed to creating an environment in which all staff and students are treated fairly and equitably. This Race Equality Policy is to provide guidance and encouragement to members of the University community to integrate the principles and practice of race equality into all the relevant aspects of University life.

see also: policy

The University has agreed the procedures that Heriot-Watt will use when deciding to submit for assessment in RAE 2008. These are designed to ensure that the process of selecting staff is free from discrimination.

see also: policy, rae