Equality, equity, and diversity
Legislation on equality and non-discrimination (equity) obligates Metropolia. We are committed to promoting diversity, equality, and equity within our university community. The equality and non-discrimination plan of Metropolia applies to everyone working or studying at Metropolia.
We value diversity within our university community and aim to ensure that everyone is able to act in a manner that best utilizes their strengths. We account for the diversity of personal motivation and thinking. We appreciate and respect diversity in a safe and positive atmosphere. Everyone should be able to feel welcome and respected as they are, and to feel that they are able to participate without fear of discrimination.
We do not accept any form of discrimination or inappropriate behavior regarding age, origin, nationality, language, religion, convictions, opinions, political activities, trade union activities, family relations, state of health, disability or functional capacity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic pertaining to a person.
Read more about equality and equity work at Metropolia.
Accessibility
Accessibility means equality and the provision of equal opportunities. Web accessibility is used to refer to the accessibility of immaterial and digital environments. Accessibility refers to the functionality and user-friendliness of physical and built environments. As a public operator, Metropolia is guided and obligated to ensure accessibility by various laws, including the Constitution of Finland, Non-Discrimination Act, Administrative Procedure Act, and the Act on the Provision of Digital Services.
We want to promote the inclusion of the members of our university community and our interest groups by developing accessibility further. It is our objective to design and implement our services such that they are suitable for everyone. We instruct the members of our university community to consider accessibility in all their activities. With regard to the organization of and counselling for studies, we consider the individual situation of the student and their capacity for completing their studies and offer reasonable adjustments where possible.
We develop the accessibility of our facilities in cooperation with the owners of the properties and the users. Read more about the accessibility of each campus.
How should I act?
General instructions
I will familiarize myself with Metropolia's equality and non-discrimination plan.
I will increase my understanding of diversity and aim to recognize my prejudices and avoid making assumptions about the other members of the university community.
I will not act inappropriately toward anyone.
If I experience or observe inappropriate behavior, I will intervene immediately in the situation. I will raise the matter with the relevant party without hesitation and report the inappropriate behavior I have experienced or observed to my supervisor (personnel) or Head of School (students) or through an anonymous feedback channel.
I will familiarize myself with the accessibility instructions made available in Metropolia's Intranet, and increase my knowledge of accessibility by participating in the training provided.
I will do my best to consider accessibility in all my activities.
I will notify my supervisor or teacher of any special needs or adjustment requirements pertaining to my work or studies.
I will report any accessibility shortcomings in Metropolia’s digital services to the accessibility team using the centralized feedback channel (saavutettavuus [at] metropolia.fi (saavutettavuus[at]metropolia[dot]fi)).
I will report any accessibility shortcomings in the facilities to Metropolia’s facility services (kipa [at] metropolia.fi (kipa[at]metropolia[dot]fi))
