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...

Late-stage autistic diagnosis, employment and burnout

by EDI Blog | Mar 27, 2024 | Disability

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion blog About It’s hard to describe the feeling of finding out that you’re autistic at the age of 44.  Hearing those words from a medical professional was such a relief. Getting them in print as confirmation for anyone to see...

Stephanie Danson: Active Bystander

by EDI Blog | Mar 25, 2024 | Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion blog About This month in the EDI Diversity Calendar is focused on Active Bystander. At The University of Manchester, we want to encourage an environment of inclusion where everyone feels valued and respected and can work and study in...