Policy for flexible working arrangements for pregnant staff and staff with infants

HR policy allowing working from home on an approved task list, flexible hours and paid breaks for pregnant staff and staff breastfeeding children under 2. Directly evidences 11.4.3 (action A: HR policy).

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Policy  for flexible working arrangement for Pregnant Staff with Infants 

Workload Policy for Academic Staff

Recognises virtual contact hours, allows contact hours outside the home campus and gives flexible sign-in for evening teaching. Supports 11.4.3 (action A) but has no general work-from-home clause.

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Academic Staff Workload Policy 

Policy on e-Learning

Sets the rules for online, blended, hybrid and synchronous teaching through MNU’s virtual learning environment. Evidence of IT and teaching readiness for remote work (action B).

Policy on eLearning

Deploying of MyMNU Portal

My MNU Portal is a digital platform designed to make academic and administrative services more accessible and convenient for students of the Maldives National University (MNU). Through this portal, students can access important academic information, check examination results, view course details, receive announcements, and stay updated on university activities. It will reduce paperwork, save time, and improve communication between students and the institution. By introducing My MNU Portal, the university aims to create a more efficient, transparent, and student-friendly learning environment while encouraging digital transformation and improving the overall student experience.

MyMNU Portal

Network Infrastructure Upgrade

In 2025, the MNU upgraded its network infrastructure from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps, significantly enhancing network capacity and performance. This improvement provides faster and more reliable connectivity, supports increased data traffic, improves access to digital services, and strengthens the university’s technological infrastructure to meet growing academic and administrative needs.

Staff Development Training

The Maldives National University (MNU) prioritises conducting staff development and professional training programmes through hybrid and online modalities. This approach provides greater flexibility and accessibility, enabling staff to participate in training regardless of their location. It also promotes digital competency, efficient use of resources, and continuous professional development across the institution.

Training on Teaching Across Modalities: Understanding Blended, Hybrid, Online & HyFlex

Paternity and Parent Support Policy

The Maldives National University’s (MNU) Paternity Policy aims to support fathers in sharing childcare responsibilities and promoting family well-being. Its main objectives are to encourage active fatherhood, support mothers during the early stages of parenthood, promote gender equality, and create a family-friendly working environment. The policy provides eligible male employees with one month of paid paternity leave, allowing them to support their partners and care for their newborn children. The revised paternity leave arrangement was implemented at MNU effective 15 April 2019 and revised in 2026. This initiative also supports women’s participation and professional development in the workplace.