University of Warwick
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY NEWSLETTER
Welcome to the 2nd edition of the E&D Newsletter, we hope you all had a very good
holiday and wish you all a Prosperous New Year.
STAFF NETWORK DAY
The E&D team took part in the Staff Network day on Monday 15th December, held in
the Ramphal Building. The focus for the day was to:
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Raise the profile of the various staff network groups - LGBT, BME, Working
Parents Network and the Disabled Staff network group. Thank you to the
representatives from the networks that gave their time to support us at this
event including representation from Student Support Services
Continue to highlight the Dignity at Warwick initiative
Continue to promote the E&D training available to all staff
If you would like further information on any of the above or wish to be kept up to
date with E&D related information, you may wish to be included on our mailing list,
please email Claire Algar on C.Algar@warwick.ac.uk
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/equalops/
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Dignity at Warwick Event
Thank you to the 50+ volunteers who helped out at the Dignity at Warwick event in November,
10 stands were placed at various key locations across campus to launch the revised Dignity at
Warwick policy, raise awareness of the Dignity Contacts, and communicate to staff and students
that Bullying and Harassment will not be tolerated at Warwick.
Say NO to Bullying and Harassment
University House Café
Student’s Union Atrium
Things you can do if you feel you are being bullied:
Speak to the person involved, tell them how their behaviour is making you feel
Speak to your line manager
Speak to a Dignity Contact, who will listen and talk you through the options
available to help you address the problem
Staff and students were encouraged to make suggestions on the ‘One Change’ initiative –
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What one change would you make to the culture of your place of work and study that would
make the biggest difference to your well-being?
Do you feel bullied or harassed, have you witnessed bullying or harassment?
The One Change form is still open and feedback can still be given on:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/equalops/dignityatwarwickevent2014/
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/equalops/
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Equality and Diversity webpage
WE ARE ALWAYS TRYING TO IMPROVE THE CONTENT INFORMATION ON THE E&D PAGES. IF YOU CANNOT FIND
WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR OR YOU HAVE ANY COMMENTS/FEEDBACK PLEASE CONTACT
C.ALGAR@WARWICK.AC.UK
THE EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY WEBPAGES HAVE SEEN AN INCREASE IN VIEWS FROM JANUARY 2012 TO
DECEMBER 2014, HITS TO THE WEBPAGES IN 2012 WERE 45,287 COMPARED TO 121,702 VIEWS BETWEEN
JANUARY – 31ST DECEMBER 2014.
E-Learning Modules
Certificate of
Completion
Diversity in the Workplace –
Departments should encourage all staff & PHD Students to complete this
Module.
Recruitment and Selection –
This module is aimed at ALL staff who are involved in recruitment and sit on an interview panel.
The Head of Department or Departmental Administrator can obtain a list of who has completed these modules by
contacting:
C.Algar@warwick.ac.uk
To complete the modules please go to the following link: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/equalops/training/
DISABLED STAFF NETWORK GROUP
Staff Network Groups are one way of supporting aims and responsibilities. As well as offering an interface for staffuniversity engagement, staff networks also have other potential benefits, all of which contribute to a healthy
organisational culture, where diversity can be celebrated.
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provide peer support, mentoring, information sharing
provide a networking opportunity
raise issues in a safe environment
If you wish to join this network please contact Claire on C.Algar@warwick.ac.uk or visit
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/equalops/news/disabled/
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/equalops/
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DEMYSTIFYING THE PROMOTIONS PROCESS
Thursday 12th March 2015
MOAC Seminar room
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/equalops/athena/demystifyingthepromotionprocess/2015/
STAFF EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Dates for your Diary – January to April 2015
CUT OUT AND KEEP EMERGENCY CONTACT CARD
21st January - Equality and Diversity Network
Meeting
(ALL Welcome, contact C.Algar@warwick.ac.uk for
details)
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February is LGBT History month
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18th February 2015 University Mental Health and
Well Being day
(Student Union Atrium)
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March is International Women’s Month
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Thursday 12th March 2015 Demystifying the
Promotions Process
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April is Autism Awareness Month
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Wednesday 22nd April 2015 Disability Interest Group
Meeting
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Wednesday 29th April Equality and Diversity Network
Meeting (ALL Welcome, contact
C.Algar@warwick.ac.uk for details)
SECURITY ….024 7652 2222 OR INTERNAL EXT 22222
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ……………………… 75570
(INCLUDES MENTAL HEALTH AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE TEAM)
COUNCELLING SERVICE ………………………………… 23761
DISABILITY SERVICES ……………………………………. 50641
SENIOR TUTOR …………………………………………….. 22761
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY ADVISORS ….. 74479 OR 22356
CHAPLAINCY …………………………………………………. 23519
HEALTH & SAFETY ADVISORS … 07876217888 OR
07824541196
ESTATES – REPORT A FAULT …………….. 22567 OR 73976
IT SERVICES HELP DESK ………………………………
73737
SWITCHBOARD ………………………………… 024 7652 3523
Equality and Diversity Network Meeting - Wednesday 21st January at 15:00hrs, WT1.04/5
We are keen to encourage members of staff to attend the E&D Network meetings as these meetings are open to ALL
members of staff, this are a forum where discussion is encouraged.
Discussion topics for this meeting:
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Age – Planning for your future, beyond work
Dignity at Warwick update
Disability updates
Equality Objectives.
If you wish to attend this meeting please notify C.Algar@warwick
The Equality and Diversity Newsletter will be produced termly. The deadline for submitting items to be included in
the next edition must be provided by Wednesday 1st April 2015. Please contact C.Algar@warwick.ac.uk
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/equalops/
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