What value is most important to you in OU Life?

We treat each other with courtesy, tolerance and respect, respecting the rights of individuals to hold different beliefs and views, and to express them appropriately in line with our commitments to freedom of speech and academic freedom.

We actively support authentic student engagement in University decision-making, closing the feedback loop; and commit to building partnership between staff and students.

We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all members of our University community.

As staff, we each play our role in enabling equitable high-quality learning and advancing knowledge and understanding through research and scholarly activity, ensuring every student is supported.

We value diversity, anticipate and challenge inequalities, and commit to being an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory, accessible and inclusive University, so all feel a sense of belonging.

We act ethically and transparently, providing and making use of fair and open means to deal with our concerns and grievances, learning from them.

We challenge and report bullying and harassment, and ensure that all members of our University community can work and study safely.

As students, we share the responsibility for learning and commit to study, research and engage using the resources and support services available, upholding the highest standards of academic conduct and academic integrity.

We are committed to an economically and environmentally sustainable future for our University.

We communicate with each other in ways which are clear, relevant, accurate and timely.

We actively support the Students Association to engage with all its members to foster a vibrant student community and to promote student interests.

We work to maintain and enhance the standards and reputation of our University, recognising the contributions that all members make to its success.