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Community statement

Community statement

At Warwick, we believe that every individual in our University community should be treated with dignity and respect and be part of a working and learning environment that is free from barriers, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity status.

We value our diverse and international community, the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge and research with real impact.

We want to support our students and each other to become critical thinkers and collaborative yet independent learners – individuals with a global and sustainable outlook, who are able to make an active and positive contribution to society. At the same time, we are committed to working towards a supportive, accessible and inclusive environment.

We uphold the importance not only of free speech, but also in promoting free speech. We also support academic freedom, a component of free speech.

We place great importance on the responsible behaviour of both our students and staff at Warwick. It is important for you, as a student, to have an idea of Warwick’s core values and an understanding of the primary expectations of student members of the Warwick community.

The university has an online portal called Report and Support which allows students, to disclose incidents of bullying and harassment, discrimination, relationship abuse, hate crimes/incidents or sexual misconduct, carried out by a student or member of staff of the University of Warwick. If an individual decides to disclose their name and contact details, the platform also acts as a route to additional confidential support through the university’s liaison officer scheme. This support includes emotional support, academic support, financial support, and support accessing emergency or alternative accommodation.

Take a look at the following to help you understand what this means for you:

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Useful links

Our Dignity Principles 

These set out our expectations of how we behave as a community, both as individuals and as an institution, and inform our approach to taking appropriate action when these expectations are not met.

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Social Inclusion

Setting the value we place on maintaining an inclusive environment where all can contribute and reach their full potential.

Learn more about social inclusion

University Strategy

This sets our vision as a world-class university and our values.

Read the university's strategy

Warwick Student Community Statement

This sets out aims for the University as well as for students.

Explore our community statement

University Calendar

The main ‘rule book’ and includes ordinances and regulations which you need to be aware of, including examinations, cheating, use of computing facilities and behaviour.

Discover the University Calendar

Student Life

This provides information and links to university regulations, policies and guidelines that govern what you as a student can expect from the University, and what you would need to be aware of and adhere to as a registered student.

Find out more about student life