Category: Career development

Write Club

Write Club

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...

Inclusive Research

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

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...

Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) – SR&EDI seminar October 2023

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

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 SR Dragons’ Den 2023

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

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...