We know it’s good to talk. We also know that regular expressive writing does wonders for wellbeing. So we are continuing Write Club in 2024-25 Academic Year with weekly sessions 11am - 12.30pm, Room 4.303 Jean McFarlane Building. To join any of the sessions (or all of...
Category: Career development
Promoting Academic Well-being
Promoting Academic Well-being The Well-being Advantage in Academia Climbing the academic ladder requires dedication to research, teaching excellence, and service. But the pressure to produce can often overshadow a crucial element: your well-being. Studies show that...
Inclusive Research
Advancing Equity in Research: Building Inclusive Practices In a recent seminar on inclusive research, participants engaged in a dynamic discussion centered on the theme of broadening participation and removing barriers within research endeavors. Key insights emerged,...
The Three E’s: Embedding Social Responsibility at FBMH
In our latest SR&EDI seminar Dr Hawys Williams demonstrated that at the Faculty of Biology, Medicine, and Health (FBMH), social responsibility is not just a concept—it is a guiding principle integrated into every aspect of the institution. Professor Mahesh...
Public Engagement – SR EDI seminar December 2023
Title: Safe and Sound: How loud is too loud? PI: Sam Couth (PCHN) The World Health Organisation estimates that over one billion people worldwide are at risk of permanently damaging their hearing due to unsafe listening practices, such as attendance at loud concerts...
Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) – SR&EDI seminar October 2023
Dr Ellen Poliakoff gave a first talk in our School of Health Sciences (SHS) seminar series, which serves as a platform to promote integration of our social responsibility, equality, diversity and inclusion in our research and teaching endeavors. During her session,...
Carer Support Grant – 2023/24 update
We are pleased to announce that grants of up to £500 are now available to academic, research, PS and technical support staff to help support extra-carer costs associated with attendance at conferences, training events and similar career and professional development...
SHS Summer Celebration
At the beginning of July 2023, we held SHS Summer Celebration Event with focus on Wellbeing. Acclaimed author and University of Manchester lecturer Horatio Clare talked candidly about his struggles with mental health and how he has overcome them, during an interview...
SHS SR Dragons’ Den 2023
In May 2023 we launched SR&EDI Dragons’ Den. Colleagues (academic, research and/or professional services) were invited to pitch for investment (up to £5k) in a SR project which will benefit the School, the University and/or the wider community. We encouraged staff...
International Women’s Day 2023 – Embracing Equity
Seminar 1: In Conversation with… Prof Dawn Edge - Embracing Equity Dawn Edge is Professor of Mental Health and Inclusivity at the University of Manchester Academic Lead for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion on ‘race’, religion, and belief. She is the University of...
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