Equality & Diversity course timetable
February 2020
| Thu 6 |
To mark Time to Talk day, Stuart Jessup, Chair of Trustees from the charity CPSL Mind, will discuss the benefits of talking about mental health at work. He will share examples of how this has been successful, and tips about how to talk about mental health with colleagues. |
| Fri 7 |
University Diversity Fund
Finished
Join us to learn about the first projects funded through the new University Diversity Fund. Hosted by Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Eilís Ferran, the event will showcase the projects that received funding to a wider University audience. Followed by a networking lunch starting at 1.30pm |
| Mon 10 |
Equality Impact Assessment (EIA)
Finished
Equality Impact Assessments: Embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) is the University’s mechanism for undertaking equality analysis of new, or changes to existing, policies, functions or practice. This helps us to understand the actual, or potential, impact of policies, functions or practice when assessed against the nine protected characteristics. This session will explain:
Examples will be given examples of situations where EIAs have been used. |
| Thu 13 |
Caring4Elders Workshops
Finished
An Elderly Person in your life! An opportunity for individuals to explore positive approaches to preparing for and responding to the unexpected changes & challenges that occur as they include the increasing needs of an elderly person into your lifestyle. This includes those elderly people who are independent as well as those with specific needs. Workshops to help you prepare participants for the future and respond to current challenges through informal networking and input from our experienced facilitators. The materials are delivered over 3 x 1-hour sessions:
All participants receive a pack with key information to improve their links to the elderly person. Focus on you and your wellbeing Caring4Elders participants confirm the value of time to reflect on their approach to incorporating the practical and emotional changes that occur as an elderly person becomes less independent. Participants have all asked for more time to continue the network at the end of the workshops which have been offered in the East of England since 2017 12:00 Venue open 12:15 Workshop commences 13:15 Workshop finish 13:15 - 14:00 Time for informal questions and discussion PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO ATTEND ALL THREE SESSIONS |
| Tue 18 |
Janet Ramdeo (Senior Teaching Associate at the Faculty of Education ) and Hawa Sydique (Research and Communications Manager - UCCRI) will talk about their career experience and trajectory in Higher Education and beyond, the challenges faced and strategies of dealing with them. It will be an opportunity to discuss ideas that might help others in the same situation, and talk about ways of addressing institutional obstacles. Venue: Milstein Room, University Library |
| Tue 25 |
Race Awareness Training
Finished
This will be an interactive workshop for those who would like to increase their understanding of race and racism. The aim of the session is not only to enhance participants’ confidence in speaking about race but also to provide them with tools to reflect on their role in the circulation of racism, and to build their capacity to challenge racism. |
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Join Dr Hisham Ziauddeen, Department of Psychiatry and University Disability and Wellbeing Champion, for a talk aiming to increase understanding and awareness of unseen disabilities and conditions. Attendees will learn about the impact on the mental health of those living with these conditions, and the importance of making reasonable adjustments. |
March 2020
| Tue 3 |
Join Dr Jill Armstrong, Murray Edwards College, for this research-based workshop on how unintentional bias influences networking and career sponsorship and how to tackle this. |
| Thu 5 |
The University’s work on race and racism has been acknowledged with the Advance HE’s Race Equality Charter (REC) Bronze award. As part of the institutional work, we developed a three-year REC action plan to tackle racial inequalities. The event will help departments make sense of the REC action plan, and to develop their own initiatives aligned with the institutional approach. |
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Caring4Elders Workshops
Finished
An Elderly Person in your life! An opportunity for individuals to explore positive approaches to preparing for and responding to the unexpected changes & challenges that occur as they include the increasing needs of an elderly person into your lifestyle. This includes those elderly people who are independent as well as those with specific needs. Workshops to help you prepare participants for the future and respond to current challenges through informal networking and input from our experienced facilitators. The materials are delivered over 3 x 1-hour sessions:
All participants receive a pack with key information to improve their links to the elderly person. Focus on you and your wellbeing Caring4Elders participants confirm the value of time to reflect on their approach to incorporating the practical and emotional changes that occur as an elderly person becomes less independent. Participants have all asked for more time to continue the network at the end of the workshops which have been offered in the East of England since 2017 12:00 Venue open 12:15 Workshop commences 13:15 Workshop finish 13:15 - 14:00 Time for informal questions and discussion PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO ATTEND ALL THREE SESSIONS |
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| Mon 9 |
Dr Emily Shuckburgh OBE is the Director of Cambridge Zero. She is also Reader in Environmental Data Science in the Department of Computer Science and Technology. Dr Shuckburgh will share the extent of her work on climate change and communicating this to the public, and will discuss how gender plays a part in the bigger environmental picture. |
| Thu 12 |
This session will provide an update on apprenticeships within the University. It aims to help HR colleagues across Schools and departments to understand the role that they can play in utilising this resource to support the development of staff and embed apprenticeships into the fabric of the University’s recruitment and workforce strategies. This could include succession planning, and individual personal development and aspirations. |
| Wed 18 |
Where Do You Draw the Line ?
CANCELLED
Delivered in a safe and supportive environment, this session offers individuals the opportunity to learn about the different factors that might create and perpetuate a work environment in which harassment and bullying occur, and strategies for how to address this. |
April 2020
| Tue 21 |
New Recruitment Policy and Guidance
CANCELLED
This session will introduce and promote the new Recruitment Policy, highlighting the key sections of the policy and how this can support Recruitment activity at the University. The session will also explore the changes to the recruitment guidance, including a demonstration of the key functionality, a summary of the feedback received during testing and some of the new features that have been added. There will be ample opportunity to ask any questions relating to the policy or guidance during the seminar. Please note: The seminar will be very similar in content to the HR Forum sessions that will be taking place over Lent term. |
May 2020
| Mon 11 |
This interactive webinar will look at different definitions of self-mentoring and how to use it in your personal and professional life to help you achieve your potential. It will also include some self-reflection and an exploration of the four steps of self-mentoring. In addition, Amanda will share some personal experiences and tips for self-mentoring linked to the songs of David Bowie! |
| Tue 12 |
Staff Review and Development (Appraisal) provides the opportunity for supervisors, managers and academics to engage in constructive discussion with their staff or academic colleagues about current and future work and their personal and career development. This session is to clarify the nature of SRD and its objectives, and consider best practice for individuals and those supporting SRD more broadly in Departments. |
| Wed 20 |
Managing Depression, Loneliness, And Anxiety, And Getting Your Sense Of Purpose Back During Covid-19
Finished
Our mental health is likely to be impacted in some way by the pandemic and lockdown conditions. Dr Olivia Remes, a researcher at the Institute of Public Health, will explore the nature of depression and anxiety and will suggest practical ways to cope during this challenging time. Details on how to join this session will be on your booking confirmation email. |
| Thu 21 |
Yvonne McPartland, Deputy Head of the Staff Counselling Centre, will be leading a one hour live event to offer attendees the opportunity to understand how counselling can support personal resilience, especially in the current climate of fear and anxiety. You will be have the opportunity to safely ask questions to Yvonne and other members of the Staff Counselling Centre team. Details on how to join this session will be on your booking confirmation email. |
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Join Lucy Highton from White Lotus Meditation for a 30 minute Zoom session. Combining gentle breath work, mindful techniques and guided meditation you'll be led into your own space of inner calm and stability. A welcome pause for busy, anxious minds. Details on how to join this session will be on your booking confirmation email. |
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| Fri 22 |
Yvonne McPartland, Deputy Head of the Staff Counselling Centre, will be leading a one hour live event to offer attendees the opportunity to understand how counselling can support personal resilience, especially in the current climate of fear and anxiety. You will be have the opportunity to safely ask questions to Yvonne and other members of the Staff Counselling Centre team. Details on how to join this session will be on your booking confirmation email. |
June 2020
| Tue 9 |
Come along to this session if you’d like to develop some practical tools to becoming a white ally and build a strong antiracist identity. Joining instructions will appear on your booking confirmation email. |
| Thu 11 |
Flexible Working
CANCELLED
This session is an opportunity to find out more about the work ourcambridge and colleagues in the HR Division are progressing on supporting flexible working opportunities. You will hear about the different types of flexible working, the benefits, how to overcome barriers and how you can help build a flexible working culture within your area. |
| Fri 12 |
Janet Ramdeo and I would like to invite you to join us in discussing a text, article or book that has had impact on you in terms of your identity (with regard to race or intersectionality). You're welcome to join even if you do not have any text in mind. Joining instructions will be shared on your booking confirmation email. |
| Tue 16 |
Conversation on Career Progression and Race with Dr Arathi Sriprakash, Faculty of Education
Finished
Join us in this conversation with Dr Arathi Sriprakash to hear about experiences, successes and challenges related to career progression and being racialised as BAME, and find out about strategies and suggestions to address the challenges at individual and institutional levels. Joining instructions will be shared on your booking confirmation email. |
| Wed 17 |
Come along to this session if you’d like to develop some practical tools to becoming a white ally and build a strong antiracist identity. --PLEASE BOOK YOURSELF ONTO BOTH PARTS OF THIS SESSION - Wed 17th and Thu 18th Joining instructions will appear on your booking confirmation emails. Both sessions need to be booked to receive the different Zoom log in details |