SDG 5 | Gender Equality
How UoM contributes to Gender Equality
The University of Mauritius is committed to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls across its academic, research and professional communities. UoM promotes equal access to study and employment and maintains policies that protect staff and students from discrimination and harassment. Through teaching, research and community engagement, the University also contributes to wider national conversations on gender. This page brings together policies, data and initiatives that reflect UoM’s commitment to SDG 5.
5.3 Student Access Measures
5.6 Women's Progress Measures
5.3 Student Access Measures
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5.6 Women's Progress Measures
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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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