Amina Mufti & Lauren Bramley: Top tips to support colleagues with Endometriosis
You may have seen that The University of Manchester is now an Endometriosis Friendly Employer. If you’re searching for information on how to best support your team members, or are seeking support for yourself, please read on.
Bibhusha Karki: Empowering Inclusion Celebrating Diverse Abilities in Our Society
Disability inclusion is not just a matter of equity but a powerful tool for creating a society where individuals with diverse abilities are not just accepted but celebrated. It’s about encouraging everyone to participate fully in all aspects of life. By designing for inclusivity, we not only benefit those with disabilities but also enrich the experiences of the entire community. It’s a system where everyone can contribute to humanity using unique skills. How can we achieve this inspiring vision?
Sylvia Masters: Challenging HIV and AIDS Stigma and Misinformation
December 1st 2024 marks World AIDs Day, dedicated to raising awareness of HIV and AIDs, in commitment to ending HIV-related stigma and HIV as a public health threat, as well as remembering those who have tragically lost their lives to the infection. This blog looks to the present and future to explore what more needs to be done.
Mark Miller: World AIDS Day
HIV, a virus that attacks the immune system, has been a global health concern since the early 1980s. Despite advancements in treatment, stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV persist. This blog will explore the history of HIV, its transmission, and the importance of understanding and supporting those affected.
Steph Danson: Wellbeing Support Month
This month is Wellbeing Support Month in our EDI Calendar. Wellbeing underpins everything we do and impacts our ability to show up, be present and really thrive at work, at home and in all areas of our lives.
Tokeer Ahmed: Importance of Employee Networks and Mentoring
We interviewed Tokeer Ahmed – Chair of the Race & Equality Network (REN) at Capgemini UK since 2021 – as part of the ‘Let’s Talk Careers’ podcast series and he has kindly written a blog piece on the importance of staff networks and mentoring. Employee networks and mentoring, particularly reverse mentoring, play a critical role in advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. These initiatives create environments where employees from diverse backgrounds feel supported, and they contribute to building an inclusive culture that goes beyond policies to real, lived experiences of equality.
Dr. Sayema Rahman Khan and Dr Perpetual Eze-Idehen: Arts and Crafts Workshop: A Day of Fun, Family, Engagement and Support
On the 26th of July 2024, the University of Manchester’s Parents, Carers, and Guardians Network (PCG Network) hosted an exciting Arts and Crafts Workshop at the Roscoe Building. With over 100 attendees, including students, staff, and their families, the event was a resounding success, offering a perfect blend of creativity, fun, and community spirit. The day provided a much-needed opportunity for families to bond, participate in hands-on activities, and discuss how the university can better support parents, carers, and guardians.
Korry Robert, Ozioma Paul, Pauline Kimani, Victoria Uka, Anyssa Navrer-Agasson, Veronique Griffith: 100 Black Women Professors Now program – reflections of the 2024 cohort
100 Black Women Professors Now (BWPN) is a 12-month programme which aims to propel equity of opportunity for Black women academics, researchers and PhD students and to deliver a step change in progress for the HE sector by working with individuals throughout the academic pipeline as well as institutions, managers and leaders. These are reflections about the programme from 2024 participants.
John Walker: Empowering Inclusivity – New Comprehensive Accessibility Training for a More Inclusive Digital Environment
As part of our commitment to creating an inclusive digital environment, the IT Services Directorate, in collaboration with the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Directorate, has invested in comprehensive role-based accessibility training provided by AbilityNet, a renowned leader in accessibility services. The training empowers our staff with the knowledge and tools needed to ensure our digital platforms are accessible to all.
Aishah Rashid: Breaking Barriers – The Role of Networks, Solidarity and Allyship in Higher Education
In a time of heightened social unrest and urgent calls for justice, the workplace is no longer just about employment. It’s become a space where allyship and solidarity play a pivotal role – particularly for those just beginning their career.
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