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Equality screening of new and revised policies

In fulfilling the University's obligations under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, the University's Equality Scheme includes a commitment to consult on the implementation of new and revised policies, as defined by the Equality Commission NI, with regards to equality of opportunity and good relations.

The University is currently consulting on the equality screening of the policies listed below. The consultation opened on Monday 18 November 2024 and will close on Monday 24 February 2025.

Please note that we are unable to respond to comments received after the consultation period closes and will not be able to include these in the summary of feedback table.

Policy and Equality Screening Downloads

Name of Policy

Equality Screening Proforma

Acceptance of Donations Policy

Equality Screening – Acceptance of Donations Policy

Health and Safety Fieldwork Procedure

Equality Screening – Health and Safety Fieldwork Procedure

Health and Safety Internal Inspection and Audit Procedure

Equality Screening – Health and Safety Internal Inspection and Audit Procedure

Manual Handling Procedure

Equality Screening – Manual Handling Procedure

Health and Safety Protocol for Conducting Online Meetings

Health and Safety Protocol for Conducting Online Meetings

Health and Safety Smoking and Vaping Procedure

Health and Safety Smoking and Vaping Procedure

To assist you, we have also provided a summary of the screening decisions.

Responses should be made using the MS form or via  the Equality Inbox.

A summary of feedback from recent consultations is included below.

Previous Consultation Exercises - Summary and Feedback
Summary tableFeedback
Summary table of policies screened (November 2023 - March 2024)Feedback received from public consultation - March - July 2024
Summary table of policies screened (April 2023 - October 2023)Feedback received from public consultation - October 2023 - February 2024
Summary table of policies screened (November 2022 - March 2023) No feedback received
Summary table of policies screened (April 2022 - November 2022)Feedback received from public consultation - December 2022 - March 2023

Accessibility – Alternative Formats

Ulster University will strive to ensure that all relevant information can be made available to consultees in appropriate formats.

Requests for information to be made available in an alternative format, can be made to the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team at the Equality Inbox.

Additional links

If you wish to be added to the University's consultee list, or are already a consultee and wish to amend your contact details, please fill out our online form.

The full list of University-wide Policies and Procedures is available on the Office of the University webpage.