Respect at BU

Dr James Palfreman-Kay,

Equality and Diversity Adviser

Aim

• To launch the Respect at BU video and

posters

What does Respect mean at BU?

• “Bournemouth University (BU) aims to create

a work and study environment for students,

staff and visitors to BU where different

values and beliefs can be freely expressed

and openly discussed and will do what it can

to encourage open and respectful debate

around equality and diversity issues.”

BU Equality and Diversity policy

Examples of work to promote a culture of

respect at BU:

• Policies (Equality and Diversity and Dignity and Respect)

• Forum Theatre

• Unacceptable student behaviour action plan (Lad culture)

• Good Lad programme

• Dignity and Respect Advisers

• Staff development – Dignity and Respect/Promoting Good

Relations workshops

• Hate crime guidance and video/HEFCE bid

• Involvement with the Prejudice Free Dorset

network

Development of Respect at BU

videos/posters

• Seek input from the wider BU Community by asking the

question ‘What does the word Respect mean to you?’

• Filmed in-house at BU

• 1 full length video (available as 3 shorter videos)

• Features different voices from across the BU Community

(including academic and professional staff, students,

service providers and Dorset police)

• It is hoped the video(s) will encourage reflection/discussion

on what is appropriate behaviour whilst working

or studying at BU or visiting the campus

Posters

Respect at BU video

Next steps – posters/video(s)

• Launch the BU Respect campaign at key stages

throughout the academic year.

- Good Neighbour poster/digital signage – September

- Classmates poster/digital signage – November

- Litter poster/digital signage – January

- Videos shared throughout key stages of the academic year

- Invite colleagues to share the videos/posters within their

Faculty/Professional Service

Next steps…

• Use Equality and Diversity charter marks as tools to self-

assess ourselves against

• Develop and publish a Carers policy

• Continue to deliver equality and diversity development

sessions to students and staff which will cover topics such

as Promoting Good Relations, Dignity and Respect and

Transgender

Next steps…

• BU through the Prejudice Free Dorset network, will

continue to work together to raise awareness of hate

crime and the support available within and outside the

University

• Other ideas welcomed…

• Report on work as part of the Equality and Diversity

Report 2017/18