Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at NTU

NTU believes in building an inclusive campus for its students, staff and faculty where diversity is respected. We strive to create diverse and inclusive environments to achieve a vibrant campus for education and a welcoming workplace for people from all backgrounds (not limited to; age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, refugee/asylum seekers, pregnancy and maternity).

NTU believes in building an inclusive campus for its students, staff and faculty where diversity is respected. We strive to create diverse and inclusive environments to achieve a vibrant campus for education and a welcoming workplace for people from all backgrounds. 

Student Affairs Office’s Inclusion and Integration Unit implements programmes, initiatives and works alongside NTU faculty, staff, and student organisations to 

• Equip student leaders to embrace diversity and inclusion as inclusion and integration advocates (e.g. U.n.I Friends Programme),
• Improve accessibility and provide support schemes for students with disabilities and special needs through Academic Support, Non-Academic Support (e.g. Accommodation), and Funding Support, as well as support their transition and inclusion (Inclusion & Accessible Education). For an inspiring story, please refer here, 
• Support the integration of students of different nationalities, cultures, and backgrounds (Integration & Scholar Engagement).

A comprehensive Inclusion & Integration Framework is also set in place which provides an overview of a student's journey as they embrace the essence of inclusion and integration.

Health and Wellbeing 

NTU puts an emphasis on student and staff's health and wellbeing and is committed to promoting a positive work and learning environment for all. Each and every one of us in the University has a role to play in ensuring that NTU is conducive, safe and free from harassment. As part of our onboarding exercise, all our NTU staff are required to undertake the compulsory training module on "Anti-harassment at Our Workplace". Additionally, staff and students are encouraged to undertake the "psychological first aid" programme launched by the University Wellbeing Office to help both staff and students navigate how to handle stress and uplift others who need emotional support. 

The University Wellbeing Office (UWO) is the central care and support provider on mental health and wellbeing to all staff and students in NTU. The focus areas include:

• Counselling, Psychological Services
• Proactive and Preventive Programming
• Critical Care and First Responder Support
• Community and Volunteer Programmes
• Workplace Wellbeing

Anti-Corruption & Anti-Bribery

All members of the University community must avoid any conduct that may violate applicable anti-bribery, anti-corruption or embargo laws or regulations. No member of the University community shall, in the conduct of its official activities, pay, offer, promise or authorize the payment of, either directly or indirectly, anything of value (including but not limited to cash, gifts and entertainment) to (i) any government official or employee of any government or government agency; (ii) any employee of any corporation or entity; or (i) any political party, party official or political candidate. Anti-Corruption & Anti-Bribery policy is stated in our University Code of Conduct. 

Whistleblowing

The University is committed to the highest standards of good governance, integrity, honesty, transparency, accountability, ethical and legal conduct. 

A Whistle Blower Protection Policy is in place to provide confidential channels of communication for any employee, student or external party to report, without fear of retaliation or victimisation, legitimate concerns or incidents, whether actual or suspected.  The University assures whistleblowers that the Ethics and Compliance Committee (ECC) will consider and investigate any legitimate concern or incident raised, or information provided in connection with it.