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Equality screening of new and revised policies

In fulfilling the University's obligations under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland (NI) 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 Wednesday 4 November 2026 and will close on Friday 12 February 2027.

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.

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

Responses on the polices listed in the table should be made using the MS form or via the Equality Inbox.

Policy and Equality Screening Downloads
PolicyEquality Screening Proforma
Recognition of Prior Learning PolicyEquality Screening - Recognition of Prior Learning
Student Athlete PolicyEquality Screening - Student Athlete Policy
REF2029  Code of PracticeEquality Screening - REF2029 Code of Practice
Guidance on Extension of Time for Postgraduate ResearchersEquality Screening -  Guidance on Extension of Time for Postgraduate Researchers
Whistleblowing (Public Interest Disclosure) PolicyEquality Screening - Whistleblowing (Public Interest Disclosure) Policy
Anti-Bribery, Gifts and Hospitality PolicyEquality Screening - Anti-Bribery, Gifts and Hospitality Policy

A summary of feedback from recent consultations is included below.

Previous Consultation Exercises - Summary and Feedback
Summary tableFeedback
Summary table of policies screened (November 2025 - March 2026)Feedback received from public consultation - April -July 2026
Summary  table of the policies screened (May  2025 -October 2025)Feedback received from public consultation  - November 2025 - February 2026
Summary table of the policies screened (November 2024 - April 2025)Feedback received from public consultation - May - August 2025
Summary table of policies screened (April 2024 - October 2024) No feedback received
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.