Family friendly rights, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), seem to be at the top of the agenda in most universities. Key departments in universities responsible for ensuring that the family friendly rights support the needs of working parents are the human...
Back in April 2020, the School of Health Sciences (SHS) Athena Swan team launched a survey to understand more about how staff experience of the Covid-19 pandemic. Specifically, the AS team wanted to understand what practices were seen as helpful and unhelpful, and to...
Latest advice on Zoom meetings and e-mails from our Dean, Graham Lord. Zoom meetings: No Zoom meetings on Fridays to free up time to progress other work No Zoom meetings between noon and one o’clock to give colleagues a clear window for a lunch break Zoom meetings...
Once it became clear that our current version of the world was about to change significantly, there was an urge and sense of social responsibility as a clinical psychologist and academic in the University to be useful during this time. Deciding to collate and share...
As a School we would like to better understand thechallenges and successes, which have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic so that we can learn from them for the future. We would appreciate if you could please take a few minutes to share your experiences with us...
The inception of the Women in Academia Support Network (WIASN), started as a group of six friends and has now become a network with over 11,000 members in more than 60 countries . Founder of WIASN Amy Bonsall attended a School of Health Sciences (SHS) Athena SWAN...
In July 2019, Gemma Dale, Wellbeing and Engagement Manager was invited to attend an SHS Athena SWAN meeting. Gemma’s role has enabled her to work on various policies across the University from flexible working, to maternity leave and menopause support. Gemma felt that...
The Division of Cancer Sciences Social Responsibility Team have put together a whole host of fabulous resources for your perusal during this lock down - there's something for everyone! Take a look: DCS SR_Wellbeing virtual care package_April 20 - 2 We have also...
Later today it is expected that the Government will extend the lockdown for a further 3 weeks. Limiting the spread, flattening the curve and thereby doing our best to protect the frontline NHS workers is the most important priority right now. We applaud them and their...
***Unfortunately due to COVID-19 we had to postpone this workshop until further notice.*** The SHS Athena SWAN team is focused on supporting all colleagues, especially PhD Students and Contract Researchers. We are running a series of four 2-hour workshops on mental...
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