Race equality and diversity at the OU

Since 1969, we have promoted educational opportunity and social justice by providing high-quality education to all those who wish to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential. We celebrate diversity and the strengths that it brings, we challenge under-representation and differences in outcomes.

To address the issues around equality, discrimination and race, and the current challenges facing society, our Pro-Vice-Chancellor Liz Marr has released a statement on race equality.

We would encourage any of our students or staff to draw on the resources provided.

Report and Support

If you, or someone you know, has experienced any form of bullying or harassment at the OU, we encourage you to report it using our safe space reporting tool, Report and Support. This online tool allows you to report incidents and behaviours relating to protected characteristics and/or the extended characteristics set out in the Open University Anti-Discrimination Statement.  

You can choose to report anonymously or provide a named report with contact details. If you give your name the incident will be investigated and you will be signposted to additional support. 

Full information and FAQ’s are on the Report and Support page, but if you have any queries or would like further support you can email Report and Support.