SDG 10 | Reduced Inequalities
How UoM contributes to Reduced Inequalities
The University of Mauritius is committed to reducing inequalities and building an inclusive academic community where every student and staff member can thrive. UoM works to widen access to higher education for all students , supports learners with disabilities, and maintains policies against discrimination in admissions, employment and campus life. Through its research on social and economic inequality, and its engagement with communities across Mauritius, the University also contributes to fairer national policy and opportunity. This page presents evidence of UoM’s work towards SDG 10
10.6 Measures Against Discrimination
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No-Smoking and No-Alcohol Policy
The University of Mauritius operates a fully smoke-free campus. Under the University’s No-Smoking and No-Alcohol Policy, smoking is strictly prohibited both inside and outside all buildings across all UoM premises. There are no designated smoking areas, and the policy applies equally to all staff, students and visitors.
The policy is set out in an official notice published by the Office of the Chief of Facilities and Services on 31 October 2025. Anyone breaching the policy faces strict disciplinary action by the University, in addition to the penalties set out in national law. The notice is publicly available on the University’s website at https://www.uom.ac.mu/images/files/facilities/SmokeNAlcoholonCampus.pdf and is reproduced below.
Notice: Prohibition of Smoking and of Consuming Alcoholic Drinks on UoM Premises (31 October 2025)
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