Holistic Ethical Organizational Culture

University of Bahrain

QS Sustainability Evidence Portal

Holistic Ethical Organisational Culture

This page presents evidence demonstrating the University of Bahrain’s commitment to maintaining and promoting an ethical, inclusive, and transparent organisational culture in alignment with QS Sustainability Ranking criteria.

1. Ethical Values Enshrined in Public Documents

The University of Bahrain integrates honesty, fairness, respect, diversity, and transparency across institutional policies.

  • Academic Freedom Policy: Promotes ethical academic practices.
  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy: Ensures fairness and inclusion.

2. Ethics-Based Training for All Staff and Students

UTEL leads structured training programmes on ethics, inclusion, and responsibility.

  • Holistic Ethical Culture Workshops
  • UTEL Development Programmes
  • EDI Training Sessions
  • Ethics and Compliance Seminars

3. Office for Ethical Compliance and Oversight

  • Internal Auditing Office: Ensures governance and compliance.
  • UTEK Office: Ensures research integrity and ethical collaboration.

4. Confidential Reporting and Grievance Systems

  • Faculty Grievance Policy
  • Gender Equality Complaint Procedure
  • Anonymous Reporting via Tawasul

Summary & Assessment

The University demonstrates a comprehensive ethical culture through policies, training, oversight, and grievance systems aligned with QS Sustainability criteria.