UCL a top scorer with Stonewall

UCL has been awarded ten out of ten in the latest university guide from Stonewall, the lesbian, gay and bisexual charity. The university guide, which is is compiled on the basis of information available in the public domain and from responses to questions given to universities, has awarded UCL 10 out of 10 based on the category criteria listed below: Is a member of Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme, a good-practice network of organisations that work together and with Stonewall to create a working environment where everyone is able to be themselves Has a harassment policy which makes explicit reference to homophobia and indicates that there are appropriate sanctions for those who are homophobic and protection for those who are victims of such bullying. Has a specific student society for lesbian, gay and bisexual students which is active and provides a meeting point for lesbian, gay and bisexual students Offers specific welfare support for lesbian, gay and bisexual students in the form of specially trained counsellors in lesbian, gay and bisexual issues or in the form of LGBT society welfare reps. Actively promotes lesbian, gay and bisexual recruitment guides such as Stonewalls Starting Out and offers specific career advice for lesbian, gay and bisexual students either on websites or through promotional events Sir Stephen Wall, Chair of UCL Council said: ?UCL is one of the world's top universities. We strive to offer the best to the best and we hope the Stonewall list will encourage LGBT students to apply to UCL for the quality of our courses and the warmth of our welcome.' Image above: Stonewall logo