Equality & DiversityStudent Courses, Learning and Development

As a socially progressive, people-oriented and collaborative place of work and study, the University offers a range of equality, diversity and inclusion courses for students and staff. We encourage members of the Strathclyde community to actively engage in the learning and development opportunities available.

Courses linked to registration

All new undergraduate and postgraduate students are required to undertake two short training courses - #StrathEqual and Tackling Gender-Based Violence - as part of the registration process.

Continuing undergraduate students who undertook the full courses during their previous registration period, will undertook one short refresher course as part of their registration - #StrathEqual-Refresher.

You can find Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the courses on the Student Courses FAQs 2024-2025 document (opens in PDF).

#StrathEqual: equality, diversity and inclusion for students

This course, developed by the Equality & Diversity Office, introduces Strathclyde students to equality, diversity and inclusion within the context of the University. The course will enable students to familiarise themselves with key equality policies and practices at Strathclyde, including our shared commitment to treat everyone with dignity, fairness and respect. Students will also learn about the diversity of the University community and the support available to them during their time at Strathclyde. Lastly, students will discover how to play their part in fostering an inclusive, welcoming and equitable environment for all, including how to be an ally and an active bystander.

This MyPlace course is self-directed, non-credit bearing and takes around 45-60 minutes to complete. The course is encouraged for all new and continuing students, including UG, PGT and PGR.

You can access the #StrathEqual course on MyPlace (log-in required).

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Tackling gender-based violence

This course, developed by Rape Crisis Scotland, gives students an overall understanding of gender-based violence and the impact it can have within a university context. This module also covers consent and provides students with tools to challenge gender-based violence. The course includes opportunities for reflection and breaks, as well as a quiz, and information on policies, procedures and support available at the University of Strathclyde.

This MyPlace course is self-directed, non-credit bearing and takes around 40 minutes to complete. The course is encouraged for all new and continuing students, including UG, PGT and PGR.

You can access the Tackling Gender-Based Violence course on Myplace (log-in required).

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#StrathEqual - Refresher

This course, developed by the Equality & Diversity Office, is a brief refresher on equality, diversity, and inclusion and gender-based violence at the University of Strathclyde. You will revisit the key learning points introduced in the previous courses, and you will be reminded of the policies, provision and support available during your studies at Strathclyde.

If you have previously completed the courses #StrathEqual: equality, diversity and inclusion for students and Tackling Gender-Based Violence as part of your registration in a previous academic year, you will be asked to complete the new #StrathEqual - Refresher course when you register for the new academic session.

This MyPlace course is self-directed, non-credit bearing and takes around 15 minutes to complete.

You can access the #StrathEqual - Refresher course on Myplace (log-in required).

Further learning and development opportunities