Chemistry: Fundamental Skills: (FS7) Equality and Diversity in the University

Beginners

• FS7 Equality and Diversity in the University (1L)
• Kevin Coutinho, Equality & Diversity and AthenaSWAN Consultant

The University of Cambridge is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity.

The commitment applies to all protected groups (Age, Disability, Gender, Gender Reassignment, Marriage and Civil Partnership, Pregnancy and Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief and Sexual Orientation, see http://www.equality.admin.cam.ac.uk/equality-diversity-cambridge/protected-characteristics) and is underpinned by the University's Equal Opportunities Policy (http://www.equality.admin.cam.ac.uk/equality-and-diversity-cambridge/equal-opportunities-policy) and Combined Equality Scheme (CES, http://www.equality.admin.cam.ac.uk/equality-and-diversity-cambridge/combined-equality-scheme).

In recognition of our commitment to progressing equality and diversity, the University has received the following awards: AthenaSWAN Silver Award, Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion, Stonewall Diversity Champion.

The Department of Chemistry reflects this commitment: it successfully applied for a Bronze Athena SWAN Award and will submit its application for Silver this year.

As a member of the Chemistry Department, you are required to complete the on-line Equality and Diversity (E&D) Essentials training module. This can be accessed at: http://www.equality.admin.cam.ac.uk/training/equality-diversity-online-training

There will also be a follow up session, which you are required to attend: this should help to further your understanding of E&D in the University.

To support colleagues in understanding issues related to E&D, the University runs a number of events to celebrate and inform our community. This includes Black History Month, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Holocaust Memorial Day, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender History Month and International Women’s Day. To find out more about the University’s E&D activities programme visit http://www.equality.admin.cam.ac.uk/events

Number of sessions: 1