Equality & Diversity course timetable
January 2022
| Wed 19 |
We would like to have more conversations going into the detail of how we can best support members and potential members of the Disabled Staff Network. If you would like to take part, please sign up to one of the two Focus Group sessions running in January 2022. More information to follow. |
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Women's Staff Network: How to set New Year’s Resolutions that Succeed – Interactive session
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When anyone mentions resolutions at this time of the year, most of us tend to think – what’s the point, as we never end up sticking to them anyway. Drink less, eat less, lose weight or stop this or stop that. It’s all so exhausting. So what’s the alternative? This session delivered by Elena Carpenter (Personal Performance / Life Coach and Lean Practitioner) will give you the space, time and tools for going about achieving your aspirations and ambitions more successfully. This event is hosted and provided by the University of Cambridge Women’s Staff Network and is open to members and non-members. To join the Women’s Staff Network, please visit our website |
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| Tue 25 |
We would like to have more conversations going into the detail of how we can best support members and potential members of the Disabled Staff Network. If you would like to take part, please sign up to one of the two Focus Group sessions running in January 2022. More information to follow. |
| Wed 26 |
This talk is being deliver by the Women in Higher Education Network (WHEN) and hosted by Professor Eef Hogervorst and Dr Emma Odonnell. This talk focuses on menopause and the effects it has on cardiovascular health. Emma will touch on menopause and its symptoms and how exercise training can help moderate these symptoms. She will also briefly discuss the current consensus on the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy and the effect these hormones have on cardiovascular health. The University of Cambridge Women’s Staff Network are a partner institution for WHEN as both Networks are dedicated to speeding up equity of opportunity for women in higher education. All WSN members can join WHEN for free on their website. Professor Eef Hogervorst - Professor of Psychology - University of Loughborough Eef Hogervorst did her PhD in at the University of Maastricht on the modelling of age-related cognitive decline. She subsequently worked at the Universities of Oxford (1998-2005), Arkansas Medical Sciences USA and Cambridge as a neuropsychologist and epidemiologist to investigate risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline. Dr Emma O'Donnell - Lecturer, Exercise Physiology - University of Loughborough Emma graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Exercise Science from Brighton University before completing an MSc in Exercise Science at the University of Toronto, Canada. She then went on to complete her PhD in Exercise Science with a specialisation in cardiovascular physiology at the University of Toronto, Canada (2013). After completing her PhD, Emma undertook post-doctoral studies in the Clinical Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory at the Toronto General Hospital, Canada. Emma’s research focuses on the cardiovascular health of women, with emphasis on the independent and combined effects of estrogen deficiency and exercise training in premenopausal and postmenopausal women. In January 2016, she returned to the UK to take the post of Lecturer of Exercise Physiology at the University of Loughborough. Emma is a member of The American Physiological Society and The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. The Zoom joining link will be provided on your booking confirmation email. |
February 2022
| Thu 3 |
Caring4Elders Lunchtime Workshops - For those with caring responsibilities for older dependants
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PLEASE NOTE PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO ATTEND ALL THREE SESSIONS 12.45 - 2.15 pm 3 and 17 February | 3 March 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 12:45 Zoom open 13:00 Workshop commences 14:00 Workshop finish 14:00 - 14:15 Time for informal questions and discussion |
| Wed 9 |
Women’s Staff Network – Informal Networking - Are You Looking to Make a Change in Your Life?
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The Women’s Staff Network holds regular informal networking and discussion groups to allow members to meet, share ideas and experiences. February’s discussion will focus on making a change in your life. The pandemic has forced many of us to reflect on our lives and what is most important to us. Many newspapers have reported on 'the great resignation' with many employees considering career changes. But change could also be a new hobby, a new relationship or a new challenge. Join us to discuss a change you would like to make in your life or to hear from others about what they are considering. |
| Thu 17 |
Caring4Elders Lunchtime Workshops - For those with caring responsibilities for older dependants
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PLEASE NOTE PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO ATTEND ALL THREE SESSIONS 12.45 - 2.15 pm 3 and 17 February | 3 March 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 12:45 Zoom open 13:00 Workshop commences 14:00 Workshop finish 14:00 - 14:15 Time for informal questions and discussion |
| Tue 22 |
Race Awareness - Open Session
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The session helps to increase the understanding of systemic racism and race. It encourages participants to reflect on their own identity, building confidence to speak about race and the capacity to challenge racism. The training will be split into two 1h sessions. This will allow us to make space for discussion while not making the zoom meeting too long. Everyone is warmly invited to attend. Please only book if you can attend both sessions. |
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The Women’s Staff Network provide a regular, informal group to bring together members who would like to discuss and share their experiences of their menopause journey. The group’s aim is to provide a supportive environment and relaxed discussion. |
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Women's Staff Network: Hand that Rocks Women's History tour at the Sedgwick Museum – In-person tour
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Join Museum Director Liz Hide for a women's history tour of the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, exploring some feminist themes within the museum's collections of rocks and fossils. The 45 minute tour will introduce you to some of the hidden figures and pioneering women who have contributed to the study and understanding of Earth sciences. This event is hosted and provided by the University of Cambridge Women’s Staff Network and is open to members only. To join the Women’s Staff Network, please visit our website Limited places |
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| Wed 23 |
Women's Staff Network: Hand that Rocks Women's History tour at the Sedgwick Museum – In-person tour
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Join Museum Director Liz Hide for a women's history tour of the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, exploring some feminist themes within the museum's collections of rocks and fossils. The 45 minute tour will introduce you to some of the hidden figures and pioneering women who have contributed to the study and understanding of Earth sciences. This event is hosted and provided by the University of Cambridge Women’s Staff Network and is open to members only. To join the Women’s Staff Network, please visit our website Limited places |
| Thu 24 |
Race Awareness - Open Session
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The session helps to increase the understanding of systemic racism and race. It encourages participants to reflect on their own identity, building confidence to speak about race and the capacity to challenge racism. The training will be split into two 1h sessions. This will allow us to make space for discussion while not making the zoom meeting too long. Everyone is warmly invited to attend. Please only book if you can attend both sessions. |
March 2022
| Thu 3 |
Caring4Elders Lunchtime Workshops - For those with caring responsibilities for older dependants
Finished
PLEASE NOTE PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO ATTEND ALL THREE SESSIONS 12.45 - 2.15 pm 3 and 17 February | 3 March 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 12:45 Zoom open 13:00 Workshop commences 14:00 Workshop finish 14:00 - 14:15 Time for informal questions and discussion |
| Fri 4 |
This session will provide the opportunity to hear from different women about their careers, what has impacted on their choices and any lessons they have learnt along the way. We are delighted to welcome the following speakers for our March session – Rachel Coleman- Head of Enterprise Database Application Management, University Information Services Dr. Antoinette Nestor - Engagement Manager, Cambridge Zero & Engagement Manager, Centre for Climate Repair at Cambridge The talk will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions and for members to discuss topics raised. Every woman working at Cambridge has their own career journey and story to tell. We aim to hold a number of these sessions during the academic year, so please get in contact if you would be happy to share your story and email jenny.rampling@admin.cam.ac.uk |
| Tue 8 |
The Women’s Staff Network (WSN) would like to invite our members to a discussion with Professor Kamal Munir to share our thoughts and discuss how we can work together to improve the working lives of women at the university. Kamal is keen to hear our experiences, where things are going well and where we can make improvements. The event is part of the WSN’s celebration of International Women’s Day. This event is only open to members of the Women’s Staff Network – to join the WSN please visit the website Professor Kamal Munir is Pro Vice Chancellor for University Community and Engagement, and Professor of Strategy and Policy. Prof Munir has published numerous articles in leading organisational and management journals. His work has been quoted and cited in several forums, including the BBC, CNN, ABC, World Economic Forum, Financial Times, the Guardian, Wall Street Journal, Wired magazine, and BusinessWeek among many others. Prof Munir has won several teaching awards and consulted for several public and private sector organisations. He is a Fellow of Homerton College, Cambridge and Academic Director of the Centre for Strategic Philanthropy. |
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Gender Equality, Cambridge and Me! Past to Present. The Women’s Staff Network and University Gender Equality Champions invite you to attend a panel discussion, chaired by Liz Hide, University Gender Equality Champion STEMM Come and take part in this lunchtime panel discussion where we will consider gender equality in relation to what matters to us, what the bigger picture is for gender equality at the University and if/how the issues of gender equality have changed over the years. Panellists include:
Everyone is very welcome to attend, post questions to the panel and join the discussion. |
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| Tue 29 |
The Women’s Staff Network provide a regular, informal group to bring together members who would like to discuss and share their experiences of their menopause journey. The group’s aim is to provide a supportive environment and relaxed discussion. |
April 2022
| Wed 6 |
This session will provide the opportunity to hear from different women about their careers, what has impacted on their choices and any lessons they have learnt along the way. We are delighted to welcome the following speakers for our April session – Joy Haughton - Chief of Staff, Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore (CARES) Dr Jessica Gardner - University Librarian & Director of Library Services The talk will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions and for members to discuss topics raised. Every woman working at Cambridge has their own career journey and story to tell. We aim to hold a number of these sessions during the academic year, so please get in contact if you would be happy to share your story and email jenny.rampling@admin.cam.ac.uk |
| Mon 25 |
Join Museum Director Liz Hide for a women's history tour of the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, exploring some feminist themes within the museum's collections of rocks and fossils. The 45 minute tour will introduce you to some of the hidden figures and pioneering women who have contributed to the study and understanding of Earth sciences. This event is hosted and provided by the University of Cambridge Women’s Staff Network and is open to members only. To join the Women’s Staff Network, please visit our website Limited places |
| Tue 26 |
The Women’s Staff Network provide a regular, informal group to bring together members who would like to discuss and share their experiences of their menopause journey. The group’s aim is to provide a supportive environment and relaxed discussion. |
May 2022
| Fri 6 |
Join Museum Director Liz Hide for a women's history tour of the Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences, exploring some feminist themes within the museum's collections of rocks and fossils. The 45 minute tour will introduce you to some of the hidden figures and pioneering women who have contributed to the study and understanding of Earth sciences. This event is hosted and provided by the University of Cambridge Women’s Staff Network and is open to members only. To join the Women’s Staff Network, please visit our website Limited places |
| Mon 9 |
Mindfulness with Esther Hunt
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A Mindfulness session – “May our heart's garden of awakening bloom with hundreds of flowers.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh Mindfulness is recommend by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as it can help improve mental health. Esther Hunt trained as a Mindfulness Teacher with the British Mindfulness Institute and was taught by Dr Patrizia Collard. She is a Registered and Accredited Psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an Affiliated Lecturer in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counselling in the Faculty of Education. For more information on the benefits of Mindfulness please visit the NHS website |
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We all need something that can take us away from the stresses of everyday life and to clear our minds. What better than a photo walk. Lloyd Mann and Nick Saffell from the Office of External Affairs and Communications, are offering wellbeing photography walks for staff across the University. The sessions aim to teach simple steps that will help you take great photographs using your smartphone or camera, with a no-pressure, hands-on approach. We help you think about what makes good subject matter, and support you with angles and framing, allowing you to get the best shot possible. The photo exercises give you something to occupy your mind and stimulate your brain, to get creative and hopefully the sessions might encourage you to take photos every day. To make the session accessible, we’re running them for one hour, during office hours. Don’t let the walking part put you off, the emphasis is on taking some time to ‘look up’, and to connect with our surroundings. |
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| Tue 10 |
Pilates
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Pilates is suitable for all levels of fitness. It is aimed at improving and strengthening your posture, as well as developing flexibility to aid relaxation. Location: In person - University Sports Centre (West Cambridge Site) Booking required
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We are pleased to be holding the first informal social event for members of the Disabled Staff Network during this year's Mental Health Awareness Week programme. From the focus groups held when the Staff Network was first set up, social isolation was identified as an issue for the network members. We hope that by running regular drop-in sessions such as this, we can help individuals make connections, share experiences and provide peer support. We look forward to seeing you at the Disabled Staff Network’s first event, which will be on the subject of loneliness. Members of the DSN Committee will open the conversation by reflecting on their experiences of loneliness and isolation. This will be followed by an informal discussion where everyone is welcome to share their thoughts, in whatever format is most comfortable. We hope that the event will be an opportunity to get to know one another, listen to and reflect on each other's experiences. This event is for members of the Disabled Staff Network. To join, please sign up using this link |
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We all need something that can take us away from the stresses of everyday life and to clear our minds. What better than a photo walk. Lloyd Mann and Nick Saffell from the Office of External Affairs and Communications, are offering wellbeing photography walks for staff across the University. The sessions aim to teach simple steps that will help you take great photographs using your smartphone or camera, with a no-pressure, hands-on approach. We help you think about what makes good subject matter, and support you with angles and framing, allowing you to get the best shot possible. The photo exercises give you something to occupy your mind and stimulate your brain, to get creative and hopefully the sessions might encourage you to take photos every day. To make the session accessible, we’re running them for one hour, during office hours. Don’t let the walking part put you off, the emphasis is on taking some time to ‘look up’, and to connect with our surroundings. |
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Pilates
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Pilates is suitable for all levels of fitness. It is aimed at improving and strengthening your posture, as well as developing flexibility to aid relaxation. Location: In person - University Sports Centre (West Cambridge Site) Booking required
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