Laura Cragg: Importance of Charter marks at the University

by EDI Blog | May 29, 2024 | Charter Marks

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion blog About June is chartermark month on the University’s 2024 Diversity calendar.   2023 was an important year with the submission of our Athena Swan and Race Equality Charter Silver applications, our Disability Confident Level 3...

Sarah Finn-Sell, Michelle Almeida and Catherine Stull: Parents and Carers Peer Support Staff Network Group and UN Global Day of Parents 2024

by EDI Blog | Apr 29, 2024 | Staff Networks

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion blog About With over 140 staff members we are an ever-growing staff network to facilitate peer support and communication between parents and carers across the university in whatever form ‘parenting’ takes. We welcome all: mums, dads,...

Rachel Heyes: What are Staff Networks?

by EDI Blog | Apr 29, 2024 | Staff Networks

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion blog About If you’re new to the concept of staff network groups, you’re not alone. Before joining the University of Manchester, I hadn’t encountered them either. These networks are invaluable resources, offering peer...

Gloria Muñoz Romero and Laura Howard: Making new connections at work – Join a staff network

by EDI Blog | Apr 29, 2024 | Staff Networks

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion blog About On the picture from left: Laura Howard, PhD candidate Archaeology and Gloria Muñoz Romero, PhD candidate Planning and Environmental Management According to the organization Mental Health UK, one in five workers experience a...

Lauren Bramley: March was Endometriosis and PCOS Awareness Month!

by EDI Blog | Mar 27, 2024 | Disability, Gender/Sex

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion blog About To start Endometriosis awareness month, the Endometriosis & PCOS Network hosted their first ever Endometriosis & PCOS Awareness Event on Friday 1st March, which was attended by 80 UoM colleagues both in person and...