Equality and Diversity
The University of Essex aims to put equality and diversity at the heart of everything we do.
As part of our commitment to these values, we have an equality policy and strategy and clear equality objectives.
Our work on equality and diversity includes:
- our Equality and Diversity online course. All new members of staff must complete this within 6 months of starting work at the University.
- supporting the Access Forum, for staff and students with a shared interest in access issues. See the Access@Essex web site for more information.
- supporting the community-driven staff and student Dignity and Respect Group
- membership of Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme, Britain's good practice employers' forum on sexual orientation
- achieving 'Two Ticks – positive about disabled people' accreditation
- subscribing to the International Staff website, which offers advice for anyone moving to the UK to work in higher education
- our ‘Caring for Carers’ project.
Find out more about how we promote equality and diversity.
Have a look around our site to find out more or learn who you need to speak to - or read more about our work on equality and diversity.
COME AND JOIN US FOR A TUESDAY TASTER LUNCH TO HEAR ABOUT THE FINDINGS OF THE CARING FOR CARERS' PROJECT.
Tuesday 19 February 2013
Room TC1.13
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Click on this link to book your place on this lunch
Other information
LGBT History Month FEBRUARY 2013
Did you know that February 2013 is LGBT History Month? The University is already a Stonewall Champion and this year Equality and Diversity are working towards inclusion on the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index. We are also liaising closely with the LGBT Society who have organised several events to mark LGBT History Month. Please follow the links below for more information:
http://essexsulgbt.co.uk/events/lgbt-history-month/events/the-devotion-project.html
http://essexsulgbt.co.uk/events/lgbt-history-month/about-lgbt-history-month.html
http://essexsulgbt.co.uk/events/lgbt-history-month/lgbttimelines.html
Check out our page of useful links to find other groups’ and outside organisations’ approaches to equality and diversity, as well as those of our partner institutions.