Modern Slavery Statement

1. Introduction

This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and sets out the steps that Global University UK has taken during the financial year ending 31 July 2025 to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in our supply chains or in any part of our organisation.

Modern slavery is a crime and a violation of fundamental human rights. It takes various forms, including slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour, and human trafficking, all of which have in common the deprivation of a person's liberty by another in order to exploit them for personal or commercial gain.

2. Our Organisation

Global University UK is a higher education institution registered with the Office for Students (UKPRN: 10092234). We provide undergraduate and postgraduate education across five faculties, employing approximately 450 staff members.

3. Our Supply Chains

Our supply chains include, but are not limited to:

• IT equipment and software services
• Facilities management and cleaning services
• Catering and hospitality services
• Construction and maintenance contractors
• Office supplies and stationery
• Laboratory equipment and consumables
• Recruitment and staffing agencies
• Travel and accommodation providers

We recognise that certain sectors within our supply chain may carry higher risks of modern slavery, particularly those involving manual labour, migrant workers, or operations in countries with weaker legal protections.

4. Our Policies

The following policies contribute to our approach to identifying and preventing modern slavery:

5. Due Diligence Processes

To identify and mitigate modern slavery risks, we have implemented the following due diligence measures:

• Pre-qualification questionnaires for new suppliers that include modern slavery declarations
• Review of suppliers' own modern slavery statements where applicable
• Risk assessment of supply chains based on sector, geography, and business model
• Enhanced due diligence for high-risk suppliers
• Contract clauses requiring compliance with the Modern Slavery Act
• Regular supplier reviews and audits

6. Risk Assessment and Management

We have identified the following areas as carrying higher risk within our operations and supply chains:

For these higher-risk areas, we conduct enhanced due diligence and require suppliers to demonstrate their compliance measures.

7. Training

We provide training to relevant staff to ensure they understand the signs of modern slavery and how to report concerns:

• All procurement staff receive mandatory modern slavery awareness training
• HR staff are trained to identify potential trafficking victims during recruitment
• Student-facing staff receive safeguarding training that includes trafficking awareness
• Senior leadership receives annual briefings on modern slavery compliance

8. Performance Indicators

We measure the effectiveness of our anti-slavery measures through:

9. Board Approval

This statement was approved by the University Board of Governors on 1 September 2024 and is signed by the Vice-Chancellor on behalf of the University.

10. Reporting Concerns

If you suspect modern slavery or human trafficking in connection with Global University UK, please report your concerns: