Shared Policy Evidence index
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Explore the policy material underpinning the University of the Western Cape’s sustainable-development reporting, from inclusion and employment to responsible operations and institutional governance. This index brings together the available topic pages and their supporting policy documents. Select a topic below to read the relevant provisions, scope and source material.
Explore policy topics
Choose a topic to open its policy evidence page.
- Smoke-free campus Smoke-free campus rules and the scope of their application.
- Inclusive access to education Access to education, admissions and participation in learning opportunities.
- Equality, non-discrimination and protection from harassment Equality and protection from discrimination, sexual violence and harassment within the relevant policies’ scope.
- Maternity, paternity and parental leave Maternity, paternity and related leave provisions for different staff categories.
- Disability access and reasonable accommodation Disability support, access and reasonable-accommodation provisions.
- Fair employment and workers’ rights Staff appointments, grievance procedures, remuneration and employment equity.
- Flexible and remote working Flexi-time and flexi-place arrangements for eligible staff categories.
- Responsible procurement and sustainable food Procurement requirements for goods and services, including ethical and environmental considerations.
- Waste management and pollution prevention Environmental procurement, University asset disposal, and research-scoped environmental and biohazard requirements.
- Energy-efficient buildings Infrastructure requirements relevant to energy efficiency in campus buildings.
- Biodiversity and ecosystem protection Research-scoped environmental protection and conservation, with indigenous-vegetation principles in infrastructure planning.
- Stakeholder engagement Statutory governance, representation and arrangements for engagement with external stakeholders.
- Academic freedom Academic freedom within the University’s research-policy framework.
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