Staff and students are invited to register for the Diversity Fortnight Showcase workshops taking place on 20 February.
Places are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment.
The Showcase is the opening event for the University’s first Diversity Fortnight, running from 20 February – 7 March 2017.
President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Christopher Snowden is also the University’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity champion. You can watch Sir Christopher talking about Diversity Fortnight below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ0y1k82v4M&t=10s
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 details of all the events taking place, as well as book your tickets, by clicking here.
For more information about Diversity at the University please click here.
