SDG 10 Reduced Inequality

Lingnan University safeguards staff labour rights by protecting union freedom, prohibiting child and forced labour, ensuring pay equity, and promoting diversity and inclusion. With strong anti-corruption, sustainability, and outsourcing policies, the University upholds fair treatment, safe conditions, and responsible practices that prevent inequality and support a just workplace.

A 71 country study shows perceived economic inequality predicts greater gaps in happiness, meaning, harmony, and spirituality than objective inequality. Effects vary by national income, highlighting cultural and economic context. Findings emphasise addressing both material disparities and psychological impacts, supporting Lingnan University’s contributions to SDG 10 on reducing inequalities.

Research shows higher economic inequality increases moralized language online and leads to harsher moral judgments across 41 countries. As people perceive rising unfairness, they rely more on moral reasoning, which can heighten polarization and weaken social cohesion. The study advances understanding of inequality’s psychological impacts, supporting SDG 10.

The 2025 Equal Opportunities Awareness Campaign and LUEOC 10th Anniversary feature seminars, workshops, sharing sessions, and performances that foster empathy and respect. Collaborating with students, NGOs, and partners, the initiative promotes dialogue and strengthens Lingnan University’s commitment to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible campus community.

Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) must register with the Office of Student Affairs early and provide supporting documents. Applications for special examination arrangements should be submitted at least six weeks before exams. Subject teachers will review requests, considering students' needs and course assessment requirements. Late applications may not be accepted.

Lingnan University ensures barrier-free access, promoting inclusivity under SDG 8. Facilities include accessible service counters, lifts, ramps, tactile guide paths, braille signs, wheelchair spaces, automatic doors, and accessible hostel rooms. These features support equal opportunities, enabling individuals with disabilities to thrive in a safe, inclusive, and accommodating environment.

The University deems it unlawful to discriminate, harass, or vilify any staff, student or person in the University on grounds of disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, family status, and race.

Lingnan University has established policy and procedures against sexual harassment, which sets out the mechanism for handling complaints.

The University is dedicated to promoting equal opportunity awareness on campus through publicity, activities, events, workshops, seminars and talks