Accessibility Statement

1 Our Accessibility Commitment

MRFO is committed to making its official website and digital information as accessible and usable as reasonably possible for visitors with different abilities, devices and browsing requirements.

We recognise that users may access the website through desktop computers, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, assistive technologies and different internet environments.

2 Scope of This Statement

This Accessibility Statement applies primarily to the official MRFO website and its publicly accessible digital pages, information sections and online services.

Certain external websites, third-party platforms, downloadable resources or services linked from the website may be controlled by organisations other than MRFO and may therefore have their own accessibility standards and policies.

3 Accessibility Features

Where reasonably practicable, the website is designed with accessibility and usability considerations such as:

• Responsive layouts for desktop, tablet and mobile devices.
• Clear headings and structured content.
• Readable typography and adequate text spacing.
• Meaningful navigation elements.
• Visual distinction between important interface elements.
• Consistent page structure and navigation.
• Accessible links and buttons wherever reasonably practicable.
• Compatibility considerations for commonly used browsers and devices.

4 Keyboard Navigation

We aim to make important navigation and interactive elements usable through standard keyboard interaction wherever technically practicable.

Users who experience difficulty navigating a particular component are encouraged to report the issue so that it can be reviewed and improved where possible.

5 Visual Accessibility

We aim to maintain readable typography, appropriate spacing, clear visual hierarchy and sufficient distinction between important interface elements.

Users may also be able to use browser, operating-system or device-level accessibility features such as text enlargement, zoom, high-contrast settings and other assistive tools.

The appearance and behaviour of some third-party components may vary depending on the device, browser or service being used.

6 Accessible Content

We aim to present important institutional, academic, fellowship, admission, recruitment, research and public information in a clear and structured format.

Headings, paragraphs, lists, links and content sections are organised to help users understand and navigate information efficiently.

Where images are used for informational purposes, reasonable efforts may be made to provide meaningful alternative descriptions or contextual information where appropriate.

7 Documents & Downloadable Resources

The website may provide downloadable documents including notices, application forms, research publications, programme information, guidelines and other resources.

Some older, archived or externally produced documents may not fully meet current accessibility expectations because of their original format or source.

If you require information from a document in an alternative accessible format, please contact us and describe the assistance you require.

8 Third-Party Content & Services

Some features or content may depend on third-party services, embedded resources, payment platforms, social media services, external websites or other technologies.

MRFO does not have complete control over the accessibility, design or technical behaviour of third-party services.

Where possible, we encourage users to contact the relevant third-party provider regarding accessibility issues originating from their platform.

9 Known Accessibility Limitations

Although we aim to provide an accessible digital experience, some content or functionality may not yet fully meet every accessibility requirement.

Potential limitations may include older documents, third-party components, dynamically generated content, external resources or technical features that are undergoing improvement.

We welcome reports that help us identify specific accessibility barriers.

10 Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing process. MRFO may periodically review website structure, content presentation and technical functionality to identify areas where accessibility and usability can be improved.

Improvements may include updates to page structure, navigation, typography, responsive behaviour, forms, multimedia, documents and other digital components.

11 Accessibility Feedback

We welcome feedback from users who experience difficulty accessing information or using any feature of the MRFO website.

When reporting an accessibility issue, please provide as much useful information as possible, including:

• The page or URL where the issue occurred.
• A description of the accessibility barrier.
• The device and browser being used, where relevant.
• Any assistive technology involved, where applicable.
• The type of assistance or alternative format you require.

12 Alternative Assistance

If you are unable to access important information or complete an online activity because of an accessibility barrier, please contact MRFO through the official communication channels.

Where reasonably possible, we will consider the request and attempt to provide an appropriate alternative method of accessing the required information.

13 Statement Updates

This Accessibility Statement may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, accessibility practices, technology, institutional services or applicable requirements.

The latest version will be published on this page along with the applicable effective or revision date.

14 Accessibility Contact

For accessibility assistance, alternative formats, accessibility feedback or other questions relating to this statement, please contact the organisation through its official communication channels.