National Inclusion Week will take place from 27 September to 3 October 2021. A national event launched nine years ago by Inclusive Employers to bring organisations together “… to celebrate, share and inspire inclusion practices”. As a valued member the University can access tailored consultancy support, bespoke practical learning and development solutions, and has access to free workshops to develop understanding and promote best practice.
This year’s theme for National Inclusion Week is about unity – #UnitedForInclusion.
The week offers a great opportunity for us to shine a spotlight on inclusivity and take time to read and discuss all things inclusion with our colleagues. As a member of Inclusive Employers, all our staff have access to a range of free courses and resources.
During National Inclusion Week you can also book yourself on to the following free events:
How to diversify your talent pool Monday 27 September 9.30 to 11.00
Attracting diverse talent from within your community Monday 27 September 12.30 to 13.30
Building anti-racist cultures Tuesday 28 September 10.00 to 11.30
Empower and recognise inclusion in your organisation Wednesday 29 September 9.30 to 10.30
Investing in Inclusion Thursday 30 September 10.00 to 11.00
Inclusion Best Practice Showcase Friday 1 October 12.00 to 13.30
On Wednesday 29 September, look out for more articles about staff networks and the resources available.
Wessex Institute
For colleagues in the Wessex Institute, there will be additional new events and activities, as part of the inaugural celebration of National Inclusion Week within Wessex Institute.
The launch of the Wessex Institute EDI Staff Support Group – Tuesday 28 September
A forum for people to share their views, help develop practical solutions to address issues of under-representation and to provide opportunities for networking with other University staff networks.
UoS EDI Strategy Workshop – Thursday 30 September
With Camilla Gibson, Head of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, as guest speaker
Brunch and Learn – Friday 1 October
The Brunch and Learn about culture, is an opportunity for staff to come together and talk about their culture, cultural values, share personal experience and cultural upbringing. This will form a series of sessions focusing on other topics such as language and religion. (Please contact Aysha Rahman)
Lynn Kerridge, Interim Director of Wessex Institute and Chief Executive Officer of National Institute for Health Research Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre (NETSCC) is delighted to be taking part in National Inclusion Week and said:
“Over the 26 years that I have been part of the University and involved in health and care research, the commitment to inclusion has grown, with increasing focus and effort to ensure inclusivity. This is a journey, there is lots more that needs to be done to ensure everyone is valued. We all have a part to play. I ask myself every day, have I been inclusive, what more can I and should I do? I look forward to the week ahead.”
