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Racism

TU Dublin is committed to building an intercultural University where every member of our community feels valued, respected, safe and able to thrive. We are committed to creating a learning, teaching and working environment that is actively anti-racist, inclusive and grounded in a genuine sense of belonging. We believe that diversity enriches our University community and that everyone should have an equal opportunity to participate, contribute and succeed.

We understand that reporting racism can feel difficult. You will be listened to with respect, your concerns will be taken seriously, and every effort will be made to ensure you receive appropriate information, support and guidance throughout the process. 

If you have experienced or witnessed racism in any form including discrimination, exclusion, racial harassment, microaggressions, institutional barriers, online abuse, a hate incident or a hate crime, we encourage you to report it. Reporting enables the University to provide appropriate support, respond effectively, address patterns of behaviour and continuously improve our policies and practices. Every report contributes to creating a safer, more inclusive and equitable University for all. 

What is Racism?

Racism is any belief, behaviour, policy, practice or system that treats people unfairly, disadvantages them or causes harm because of their race, ethnicity, nationality, skin colour, culture, language, religion or perceived background.

Racism can be intentional or unintentional and may occur between individuals, within organisations or through wider systems and structures. It includes racial harassment, discrimination, microaggressions, stereotyping, exclusion, hate incidents, hate crime and institutional or systemic racism.

What is Racial Discrimination?

Racial Discrimination is the exclusion, preference or different treatment of people based on race, colour, descent, or national or ethnic origin. This can be direct, when someone intends to discriminate, or indirect, when discrimination happens due to a seemingly neutral decision or policy as a greater impact on a particular race or ethnicity. 

For Students 

For Staff 

  • Dignity and Respect Contact Colleagues provide support and assistance to staff who are concerned with the behaviour of colleagues, managers, work associates, suppliers or students towards them: Dignity and Respect Contact Colleagues
  • TU Dublin offers its employees and families an Employee Assistance Service (EAS) which is a free and confidential counselling and information service operated by Spectrum Life. The service is available 24 hours per day, 365 days per annum. To avail of the service, please contact Spectrum Life as follows: 
    • Call freephone: 1800 814 243
    • Text: WhatsApp ‘Hi’ to 087 369 0010 or SMS ‘Hi’ to 087 145 2056
    • Email an enquiry to the specialist information service at eap@spectrum.life
  • Our dedicated workplace Wellbeing Support Hub offers staff a range of internal and external supports and resources.  

Make an anonymous report using the Speak Out Anonymous Reporting Tool. The Speak Out reporting tool is completely anonymous, but signposts you to all support services.