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Training and events
We want all our staff to have the knowledge and tools to feel empowered in building an inclusive workplace.
Please find below a list of our current training opportunities and archived webinars that will enable our staff to begin, and to further, their learning, understanding, and actions in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.
Events for current staff
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TheirStories
TheirStories is a regular and popular event, using personal storytelling as a vehicle for building workplace inclusion, improving employee engagement, challenging bias, countering stereotypes, and developing a culture of belonging.
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Inclusion Matters
A range of webinars covering important topics within the space of EDI.
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Being Anti-Racist: ACT
Being Anti-Racist: ACT is a development programme featuring in-person and online lectures from expert speakers. These sessions seek to help participants develop their understanding of anti-racism in a work context, and beyond.
Training for current staff and PGRs
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Introduction to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
This Essential Training module provides an overview of our university's approach to EDI, introducing you to equality legislation and key university policy, and equips you to support us in building a truly inclusive university community.
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Trans Awareness: The Basics by Gendered Intelligence
Join this online training session delivered by Gendered Intelligence to learn more about what the term trans means, legislation relating to trans identities, and how the University can become more trans-inclusive. To book on to the session, search for the training in Develop.
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Everyday Exclusions: Understanding and Managing Racial Microaggressions
Learn about what everyday exclusions are, their impact and what you can do to tackle them in the workplace. Search for this programme on the Develop platform.
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Unconscious bias
Learn what unconscious bias is, why it matters, and how being aware of our biases and challenging them can help to support EDI.
Join the EDI Forum
If the training has left you feeling inspired and wanting to contribute to making the University a great place to work and study, then please join the EDI Forum.