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Working in partnership with our students and the wider community
This Charter serves as our mutual guide, detailing our commitments and expectations . Read on to find out what it means for you and to ensure the best student experience for all.
Make sure to click on the links within the Charter. These lead you to valuable additional information throughout the site.
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Learning Journey
The University is committed to:
- Providing students with a safe, supportive yet challenging learning experience, to build self-awareness that will help them reach their full potential
- Providing high quality learning environments based on outstanding research and teaching to enhance the learner experience
- Providing equality of access to learning resources and facilities that will allow students the opportunity to excel
- Developing students’ knowledge and skills and provide constructive and timely feedback on their progress
- Analysing learning data in an appropriate and responsible way to enhance course delivery and the learner experience
- Supporting the student ambition of employment through student enterprise and entrepreneurship initiatives
- Providing accurate and timely information to students through effective communication systems
- Supporting, listen to and engage with the student voice through offering effective representation systems
As a student you are expected to:
- Interact meaningfully with your studies and work to the best of your abilities, seeking opportunities for personal and professional development
- Attend and actively engage in scheduled learning activities and develop strategies for independent study while reflecting on your progress and future goals
- Endeavour to meet your study requirements, be punctual, hand in work on time and engage with your academic community
- Approach your studies with academic honesty and integrity and comply with course regulations and procedures
- Engage in the student representation system and student consultations, and provide constructive feedback to enhance University policy and practice
- Make full use of the learning resources and support services available to you
- Explore new experiences through university and employer led activities that will enhance employability prospects and outcomes
Together we endeavour to:
- Create and encourage collaborative learning opportunities through participation and interaction with staff and students.
- Support and develop a culture of continuous learning and high performance through effective partnership
- Embrace diversity and build learning environments where students and staff work together in an inclusive manner and maintain open channels of communication
- Access and engage in work based and social learning experiences to support personal and professional development.
- Engage in learning opportunities to develop Ulster University graduate attributes and behaviours.
University Life
The University is committed to:
- Help students make an easy transition to living in Northern Ireland and University life.
- Provide for our students’ individual needs, including wellbeing support and support for students with disabilities and additional study needs.
- Continue to invest in and develop systems to create a safe, supportive, inclusive and engaging University environment.
- Create a can-do culture, demonstrating Ulster values to deliver excellence across the organisation
- Offer opportunities for personal development, enrichment and wellbeing to enable students to thrive and reach their full potential
As a student you are expected to:
- Behave responsibly while representing the University both inside and outside of the classroom
- Engage and participate in community life and develop an ethos of personal and social responsibility.
- Explore opportunities for extracurricular activity to boost academic performance, social skills and student success
- Acknowledge when you need support and reach out to staff and support services for help as needed
Together we endeavour to:
- Treat each other with mutual dignity and respect, where all views are valued and academic freedom is encouraged
- Uphold University values of integrity, inclusion, collaboration and enhancing potential
- Develop genuine partnerships among staff, students, Students’ Union, employers, government, and community stakeholders.
- Maintain a zero-tolerance approach to harassment and any forms of discrimination
- Develop and support sustainability initiatives between staff, students and external partners
