Impartiality and Ethics Statement

Impartiality and ethics in the context of the Careers Service

Context 

Academic freedom and freedom of expression

At the University of Edinburgh, we’re committed to keeping our campus a place where everyone can freely inquire, study and learn; an environment where all members of our community are able to freely explore and express our thoughts.  

As a member of the AGCAS (Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services), our Careers Service is committed to being fair and neutral. We strive to give you unbiased help and support, no matter the job or industry you’re interested in. 

To achieve this, we stick to the AGCAS Member Code of Ethics, including the profession’s principle of impartiality in all aspects of our work. 

Below you can find more about the principles we adhere to:

At the Careers Service, we offer fair and impartial careers education, information, advice and guidance, including access to resources and opportunities, to help you make informed decisions aligning with your personal values. Most importantly, we’re here to support all our students to explore and discover their futures - we do not define what that future should be.   

How this influences our work 

As part of the University’s 2030 strategy, we use the UN sustainable development goals as a framework for our social and civic responsibility and contribute to this in multiple ways. The pages below give more information on this: 

Social and Civic Responsibility | The University of Edinburgh

 

Work with Students and Graduates

What's our purpose?

We aim to help all our students and graduates discover what’s out there by opening their eyes to the wealth of possibilities ahead of them. Whether you’re just starting out at university or planning what comes next, we want to help you explore new avenues, tap into your talents and confidently shape your future. We aim to inspire and empower every University of Edinburgh student to be the best they can be, to fully develop their potential and to achieve satisfying and rewarding futures.   

We strive to offer world-class career and personal development that is meaningful and relevant to every student, regardless of your discipline or stage of your degree. We assess and respond to your interests and needs based on factors including: 

  • how students engage with resources, sessions, and events organised or promoted by the Careers Service, including the feedback we receive  
  • insights from our conversations with students across our services and activities  
  • survey data about our students and graduates, e.g. the Careers Service biennial student survey and the annual Graduate Outcomes Survey
  • University population data, e.g., size of Schools and stage of studies 
  • insights from stakeholders across the University community, e.g., Schools, support services, Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) and Sports Union representatives, societies, and clubs. 

What's important to you?

At the Careers Service, we acknowledge and embrace the rich diversity of our student body, which consists of individuals coming from different backgrounds, each bringing their unique values and beliefs. This diversity enriches our university community and supports an inclusive perspective on a range of current issues. Recognising the importance of these topics to you, we respect your right to express your views and are committed to fostering an environment where all voices are heard, promoting a culture of dialogue and understanding across our campus. 

The Careers Service and Student Activism | The University of Edinburgh

You can explore what's important to you through this page:

Recognise your values | The University of Edinburgh

What's important to us?

We aim to create an inclusive and welcoming environment, where every University of Edinburgh student and graduate has access to the tools, resources and experiences they need to make informed choices about their futures, based on their values. We want to empower you to reflect on your university experience, develop your skills and personal attributes, understand how to market these, and interact confidently in a working environment.   

Due to the wealth of opportunities available, we recognise that some of the experiences we offer might not always be welcomed by everyone. We want to support everyone to make informed choices about their futures and we believe access to the broadest range of opportunities facilitates that.  

 

Work with Employers

Below we offer some information on how we work with employers: 

We welcome feedback from all our stakeholders, both about what is working well and what could be improved, and have a complaints procedure where needed. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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