University of Warwick
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY NEWSLETTER
Welcome to the first edition of the termly Equality and Diversity Newsletter. The
purpose of the Newsletter is to brief colleagues on Equality and Diversity issues.
Current and future events will be highlighted, as well as information provided by a
number of University Support Services. Progress on the University’s work on a
number of Equality Charter Marks will also be reported: Athena SWAN Underrepresentation of women in STEMM departments & GEM – Gender Equality
in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Athena
SWAN
The University holds
an Institutional Silver
Athena Award,
Warwick is one of
only 4 institutions to
hold this award.
Conference Care Support Awards
Small awards of up to £100 are available to academic,
research and teaching staff and those in appropriate
support or administrative posts, to contribute to the
extra childcare/caring costs associated with attendance
at conferences/workshops.
Gender Equality Charter Mark (GEM)
Warwick has 3
departments with
Silver Awards –
Chemistry, Physics
and Warwick
Medical School
7 departments hold
Bronze Awards
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All 10 STEMM
departments now
hold Athena awards.
The Gender Equality Charter Mark (GEM) aims to
address gender inequalities and imbalance in the arts,
humanities and social sciences, in particular the
underrepresentation of women in senior roles. The
official launch of the charter mark will be in
November 2014.
Congratulations to WBS for successfully
achieving a
Bronze GEM award
Congratulations to Computer Science
for successfully achieving a
Bronze Athena award
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/equalops/
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STAFF NETWORK GROUPS
The Equality and Diversity team helps to establish and support Staff Network Groups. Currently there are
several successful networks: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans (LGBT), Working Parents, Black, Minority & Ethnic
(BME) and a Disability Network which has only just formed and met for the first time in September 2014. If you
would like to find out more about the networks or how to join one please contact Claire Martin C.Martin@warwick.ac.uk.
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/equalops/news/
THE EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY WEBSITE
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/equalops/
Please check departmental web pages are linked to the Equality
and Diversity webpages. Information can be found on Athena,
Equality Objectives and relevant legislation. Information on all
9 Protected Characteristics can also be found on these pages.
Take a look at the Equality and Diversity Video clips:
Bullying and Harassment, Cultural Awareness, Disability
Etiquette and Sexual Orientation
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/equalops/videoclips/
What are the Protected
Characteristics…..?
Age
Race
Disability
Sex
Race
Gender Reassignment
Marriage & Civil Partnership
Pregnancy & Maternity
Religion of Belief
Sexual Orientation
The Learning and Development Centre (LDC)
The LDC course directory offers a range of development
opportunities for staff, and these are flagged to indicate their
suitability for academic, research/teaching and non-academic
staff.
Equality and Diversity related training
‘Think about what you think’!
‘Types of Discrimination’
Disability Awareness Training
Mental Health Awareness Training
To register please go to the link below:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/ldc/development
E-Learning Modules
Diversity in the Workplace – all staff
Recruitment and Selection – This module is
aimed at ALL staff who are involved in
recruitment.
To register please go to the following link http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/equalops
/training/
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/equalops/
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
The University of Warwick is committed to providing a supportive and positive environment for all
members of its community.
However, we recognise that there will be times in every student's University life when things do not
go as well as they would wish.
In times like these, there is a comprehensive support structure available to help with all kinds of
different problems. Information is available at go.warwick.ac.uk/supportservices
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Student Support
Personal tutor system
Residential Life Team
International Office
Counselling
Disability Services
Mental Health & Wellbeing Team
Health Centre
Chaplaincy
SU Advice Centre
Student Funding
Security and Campus Police
Lighthouse branding:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/student-support-services/student-support-services-brochure.pdf
Watch out for updates on the
Dignity at Warwick Day
Friday 7th November
Details to follow……
Dates for your Diary – Autumn Term
2014
MIND Bus on campus - 30th Sept, 22nd Oct, 26th
Nov & 16th Dec
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October is Black History Month
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10th October 2014 World Mental Health day
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12th – 18th October 2014 Dyspraxia Awareness
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7 November 2014 Dignity at Warwick event
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3 – 9 November 2014 Dyslexia Awareness
Chaplaincy
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The Chaplaincy is open every day, between 07:30 22:30. Staff / student cards will be required for
access outside normal office hours 09:00 - 17:00)
and during vacation.
The Islamic Prayer Halls are open 24/7 and staff /
student cards will also required for access.
Chaplaincy news and announcements http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/chaplaincy/news/
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/equalops/
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The Equality and Diversity Team
The Equality and Diversity team is located in HR, University House. Their remit is for all equality and
diversity issues primarily that affect staff, but also for some student matters (students should refer to
Student Support Services or the Student Union in the first instance). The team are also involved with the
development of policies, procedures and guidance on equality and diversity issues.
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The Equality and Diversity Network meet on a termly basis, the meetings are open to ALL staff at the
university as well as Departmental E&D Representatives and Departmental Disability Coordinators. The
network reports to the Equality and Diversity Committee, which is a joint committee reporting into
Senate and Council.
Work with departments and colleagues to help implement effective equality and diversity practices.
Collect and analyse equality data to monitor the effectiveness of our policies as well as meet legal
obligations.
Who are the Equality and Diversity Team……..?
Sandra Beaufoy
Claire Martin
Leonie Walls
HR Advisor, Equality &
Diversity
Equality & Diversity
Coordinator
HR Manager
S.Beaufoy@warwick.ac.uk
Ext: 74479
C.Martin@warwick.ac.uk
Ext: 22356
L.R.Walls@warwick.ac.uk
Ext: 72914
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
Friday 12th December 2014
Please contact C.Martin@warwick.ac.uk or call on Ext: 22356
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/equalops/
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