Equal Turku UAS
In our university community, all people are equal. Every student and employee should feel that they are treated equally and without discrimination.
To promote gender equality and non-discrimination is a shared mission for the entire Turku UAS community. We treat each other with respect and communicate according to good manners face-to-face, in writing, and in virtual environments and on social media. We cherish diversity and our goal is non-discriminating, inclusive language: we will not use offensive expressions, make unnecessary assumptions, or strengthen stereotypes. This applies to the choice of words as well as to the tone of voice in discussions.
As a community, we follow these principles:
- At Turku UAS, everyone can be as they are.
- At Turku UAS, everyone is equal.
- We have zero tolerance for discrimination and inappropriate treatment.
- The responsibility for acting in accordance with these principles lies with each
of us.
Our gender equality and non-discrimination work is described in the Equal Turku UAS 2023 – 2024 plan. The plan describes the measures with which we aim to promote and implement equal, non-discriminating ways of action, study environments and work environments. In addition, the plan reviews the results of the previous planning period.
The Equal Turku UAS plan has been processed by the Cooperation Advisory Board and the Board of Turku University of Applied Sciences. The management of our organization is committed to the plan as well as to the objectives described in the plan and the measures with which we work towards the goals.
Find out more about the plan:
Accessibility
Our new work and other environments are designed in accordance with currently valid accessibility legislation. All of our current premises and digital services are not yet fully accessible.
- More information on the accessibility of our campuses can be found on the campuses pages.
- The accessibility of our digital services is described in the accessibility statements.
The physical, mental and social framework for teaching and studying shall be such that everyone can, regardless of their characteristics, study equally with others.
- Possible points of view to be taken into consideration in the implementation of our education have been described in the description of the degree programme or course in the Studyinfo, our website or the study guide.
- See also: Requirements on health and functional capacity
A student recognized as having studying or learning difficulties can apply for reasonable special arrangements for their studies on a case-by-case basis. Conditions requiring special arrangements include dyslexia, and a physical or psychological impediment. However, the objectives and level of requirements in accordance with the curriculum and implementation plan are the same for all students, and the individual arrangements enable equal opportunities to reach the objectives.
For more information on the individual arrangements of degree education, please contact the study guidance counsellor.
From the employees’ point of view, the goals of our community’s operations have been opened up in the principles of excellent work. The principles also describe topics related to equality and accessibility.
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Case
A visually impaired student’s report has made a difference
Sometimes even small, everyday observations can lead to big changes. When Lara Febles was introduced to the accessibility of learning spaces at Turku University of Applied Sciences, hardly anyone could…
More information
Ask more about our work on equality from the DEI advisor.
If you are considering questions related to the accessibility of a particular degree programme, please contact the study guidance counselor.
