Staff and students are invited to register for the Diversity Fortnight Showcase workshops on 20 February.
The Showcase is the opening event for the University’s first Diversity Fortnight, running from 20 February – 7 March 2017.
Watch Nyovani Madise, Professor of Demography and Social Statistics and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead talking about the Diversity Fortnight here.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkKIzGH3imM]The Showcase features a range of topics and issues affecting all people in different ways. Everyone is welcome to attend: academics and professional services staff, students and members of the local community. Follow the links below for more information about each workshop and to register to attend.
Workshops on 20 February
10:30 – 11:15 – The intersection between race and mental health
12:00 – 12:45 – Trans-awareness – the basics
13:00 – 13:45 – Disability – my experience
14:00 – 14:45 – Modern slavery – indicators of human trafficking
15:00 – 16:00 – Question time – looking beyond to achieve excellence in equality
For the rest of the fortnight, there will be a variety of events organised by faculties, professional services, staff networks and student societies. You can find the details here and you will be able to book on these soon.
For more information about Diversity at the University please click here.
