Equality & Diversity course timetable
November 2019
| Wed 20 |
Stress and its partner anxiety are part of life for us all. In fact, without them, we would not achieve nearly as much as we do. However, too much stress can become problematic. In these times of uncertainty, it is more important than ever to prioritise our mental health, to recognise when we and others are struggling, and to find strategies to help us manage its impact. This talk will put stress and anxiety in context and offer ways in which to think about and manage their effect on us both physiologically and mentally. Presenter: Ashley Meggitt MSc Ashley is an associate lecturer and research psychologist working at Anglia Ruskin University. He holds a master's degree in psychology and is studying for his PhD. He spent 25 years of his first career working within the Cambridge University and College environment and is well versed with many of the challenges this brings. He has also spent the last 5 years volunteering for a mental health charity. Ground Floor Seminar Room, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre, Cambridge Biomedical Campus |
| Fri 22 |
Come along to this event to find out about the approach and practical steps the University is taking to address racialised inequalities and the key priority areas to address. Learn about the University's Race Equality Action Plan, and the impact of implemented initiatives. |
| Wed 27 |
Stress and its partner anxiety are part of life for us all. In fact, without them, we would not achieve nearly as much as we do. However, too much stress can become problematic. In these times of uncertainty, it is more important than ever to prioritise our mental health, to recognise when we and others are struggling, and to find strategies to help us manage its impact. This talk will put stress and anxiety in context and offer ways in which to think about and manage their effect on us both physiologically and mentally. Presenter: Ashley Meggitt MSc Ashley is an associate lecturer and research psychologist working at Anglia Ruskin University. He holds a master's degree in psychology and is studying for his PhD. He spent 25 years of his first career working within the Cambridge University and College environment and is well versed with many of the challenges this brings. He has also spent the last 5 years volunteering for a mental health charity. Please note: Parking is not available on site. U-Bus stops in front. |
| Fri 29 |
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. VENUE: Ede Room, Kettle's Yard - Castle Street |
December 2019
| Thu 5 |
New Online Career Development Tool
Finished
This is a chance to see a demonstration of the new Online Career Development Tool. During its pilot phase, the new tool is available to participants on the Professional Services Career Development Programme https://www.training.cam.ac.uk/cppd/event/2998518 The CDP is designed to support career development and progression, and particularly welcomes women, BAME staff and other under-represented groups. After evaluation of the pilot, it is intended that the tool will become available to other Professional Services staff. |
| Tue 10 |
Menopause Café - Judge Business School
CANCELLED
Menopause Cafés exist to increase awareness of the impact of the menopause on those experiencing it, their friends, colleagues, and families. Anybody interested in sharing stories, experiences, and questions about menopause is welcome! Will be held in the Judge Business School Café on the second floor. |
| Wed 11 |
Menopause Café - Alison Richard Building
CANCELLED
Menopause Cafés exist to increase awareness of the impact of the menopause on those experiencing it, their friends, colleagues, and families. Anybody interested in sharing stories, experiences, and questions about menopause is welcome! Will be held in the Alison Richard Building Café on the ground floor just past Reception. |
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Stress and its partner anxiety are part of life for us all. In fact, without them, we would not achieve nearly as much as we do. However, too much stress can become problematic. In these times of uncertainty, it is more important than ever to prioritise our mental health, to recognise when we and others are struggling, and to find strategies to help us manage its impact. This talk will put stress and anxiety in context and offer ways in which to think about and manage their effect on us both physiologically and mentally. Presenter: Ashley Meggitt MSc Ashley is an associate lecturer and research psychologist working at Anglia Ruskin University. He holds a master's degree in psychology and is studying for his PhD. He spent 25 years of his first career working within the Cambridge University and College environment and is well versed with many of the challenges this brings. He has also spent the last 5 years volunteering for a mental health charity. |
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| Thu 12 |
Menopause Café - Clinical Schools
CANCELLED
Menopause Cafés exist to increase awareness of the impact of the menopause on those experiencing it, their friends, colleagues, and families. Anybody interested in sharing stories, experiences, and questions about menopause is welcome! |
January 2020
| Mon 20 |
Athena SWAN: Smart Action Planning
Finished
This session will help departments develop appropriate actions for the issues identified from the self-assessment process and to make action plans SMART and effective tools for achieving gender equity. |
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This session is for staff in HR related roles and will provide an overview of different types of Academic Leave and how and in what circumstances they should be applied. |
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| Thu 23 |
Athena SWAN: Attainment Gaps
Finished
This session is for departments wishing to identify and address student gender and BAME attainment gaps. Gina Warren, E&D, and Dr Ruth Walker, Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning, will discuss how to approach this work, and will explore methodologies to investigate attainment gaps. |
| Tue 28 |
AHA - Where Do You Draw the Line ?
Finished
Delivered in a safe and supportive environment, this harassment prevention training 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. VENUE - 17 Mill Lane, Seminar Room E |
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Trans Awareness Training
Finished
This session will set the wider context for Trans identities, provide greater understanding of the experience of Trans people and explore uses of language and key terms such as cisgender, non-binary and transgender, all in a safe supportive environment. |
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| Thu 30 |
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 |
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 |