This accessibility statement applies to the website of the University of Gloucestershire (www.glos.ac.uk).

This website is owned and maintained the University of Gloucestershire. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website and we try to make the text as simple as possible to understand.

You should be able to:

• zoom in without the text disappearing (on any size screen)
• navigate around the pages using a keyboard
• listen to the content using screen reading software
• enjoy video content with or without sound or vision

AbilityNet has advice on making your computer or device easier to use if you have a disability.

We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible:

• some information is only available in linked files such as Word documents or PDF
• some older documents (published before 2018) are not formatted for screen reader access
• printable maps may not have any readable content for screen readers

Wherever possible information is presented as web pages for easier access but sometimes other document formats are presented. If you are having problems accessing specific information online, please email digitalmarketing@glos.ac.uk.​

What to do if you cannot access parts of this website

We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, email: digitalmarketing@glos.ac.uk

If you need information in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read, audio or braille:

• email: digitalmarketing@glos.ac.uk
• call: (+44) 01242 714044

We will consider your request and reply to you within 5 working days.

Enforcement procedure

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for enforcing the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 (the ‘accessibility regulations’). If you’re not happy with how we respond to your complaint, contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical information about this website’s accessibility

The University of Gloucestershire is committed to making its website accessible, in a​ccordance with the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.

This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1 AA standard.​ We are continually working to meet this standard.

Help navigating with a keyboard

Our website uses ‘Access keys’ that act like shortcuts to move around using your keyboard. We use standard Government access keys, here is a list of keys with more information on how to use them below:

• Skip to main content [s]
• Homepage [1]
• Site map [3]
• Search [4]
• Help [6]
• Privacy Policy [8]
• Contact Us [9]

In Chrome

• Hold down Alt, press the corresponding number and release Alt

In Safari

• Hold down Ctrl, then press the corresponding number

In Internet Explorer

• Hold down Alt, press the corresponding number, release Alt and then press Enter

In Firefox

• Hold down Shift + Alt, then press the corresponding number

I​n Opera

• Hold down Shift + Esc to enter ‘access key’ mode – a list of available access keys will then be displayed, with the access key in brackets, followed by the link title
• Press the corresponding key to open the link. To close ‘access key’ mode without opening one of the links, press Shift + Esc again

Preparation of this accessibility statement

This statement was prepared on 17th December 2020. It was last reviewed on 25th February 2021.

This website was last tested on February 16th 2021. The test was carried out by the Digital team at the university.