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11 Jul 2014: Introduction The University's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Human Resources Committees approved the Release Time for Staff Diversity Networks Scheme in 2010. The Scheme is centrally funded and is similar to the provision made for

10 Jun 2014: Training Overview A range of training opportunities and initiatives are available to ensure that members of the University community are made aware of equalities law and good practice in relation to equality, and inclusion. The University has

25 Jun 2014: ED&I Committee The ED&I section services the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, which was established in 2008. This Committee brings together representatives from the University's General Board and Council, Academic Schools, the Regist

5 Sep 2014: Juggling research, motherhood and career breaks, they were able to present a realistic perspective of their sectors and the expectations and achievements in their respective roles.

9 Jul 2014: Indirect discrimination Indirect discrimination is the legal term that describes situations when policies, practices or procedures are put in place that appear to treat everyone equally but, in practice, are less fair to those with a certain

14 Jul 2014: research in the University.

25 Jun 2014: The University's Equal Opportunities Policy, provision and functions support compliance with the legislation and help to maintain support for teaching and research excellence.

25 Jun 2014: University Equality Champions The Equality Champions also have the following areas of specific responsibility: LGBTQ+ Vacant Gender Equality Dr Liz Hide, STEMM (Science, Technology, Mathmatics and Medicine) Professor Sarah Colvin, AHSSBL (Arts &

5 Sep 2014: The Lecture is sponsored by Schlumberger Gould Research Center, a longstanding collaborator both in research and women in science initiatives.

9 Jul 2014: The Centre for Gender Studies supports innovative gender research and teaching.

10 Jul 2014: of excellent teaching and research in the University.

14 Jul 2014: InterConnect Action Plan The InterConnect Action Plan (ICAP) has been developed to provide a framework for the University’s work on race equality for the period 2014-17.

9 Jul 2014: Age Age refers to a person belonging to a particular age group, which can include people of the same age and people of a particular range of ages. The Equality Act 2010 replaces the provisions of the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006. The

1 Oct 2014: RGH - Research Group Head. SAP - Senior Academic Promotions. SBS - School of Biological Sciences. ... Director of Studies at Kings College. She represents our Department’s research fellows.

10 Jul 2014: Advice, help and support Your rights are protected in law Under the Equal Opportunities Policy the University is committed to a: … pro-active and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes

9 Jul 2014: A brief overview of Judaism Judaism is one of the oldest religions still existing today. It began as the religion of the small nation of the Hebrews, and through thousands of years of suffering, persecution, dispersion, and occasional victory, has

9 Jul 2014: Direct Discrimination Direct discrimination is the legal term that applies if you treat someone less favourably than someone else has been treated (or would be treated) because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. Unless there

10 Jul 2014: Bi Community News is the hub of the UK's bisexual community.

9 Jul 2014: A brief overview of Hinduism Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religious traditions. It is often described as Sanatana Dharma by Hindus themselves, meaning ‘the eternal religion’. The word ‘Hinduism’ as it is used in common parlance

9 Jul 2014: Racial harassment Racial harassment is an incident or a series of incidents intended or likely to intimidate, offend or harm an individual or group because of their ethnic origin, colour, race, religion or nationality, and a racist incident is any

10 Jul 2014: Promoting Respect and Dignity Discrimination on grounds of Sexual Orientation (i.e. whether an individual is or is perceived to be heterosexual, homosexual or bisexual) or Trans is unlawful. The University of Cambridge is committed to protecting the

9 Jul 2014: A brief overview of Sikhism Sikhism is a progressive religion well ahead of its time when it was founded over 500 years ago, The Sikh religion today has a following of over 20 million people worldwide and is ranked as the 5th largest religion in the

9 Jul 2014: Positive Action Positive action is a range of measures allowed under the Equality Act 2010 which can be lawfully taken to encourage and train people from under-represented groups to help them overcome disadvantages in competing with other applicants.

9 Jul 2014: A brief overview of Islam The word Islam means ‘submission to the will of God’. Islam is the second largest religion in the world with over 1 billion followers. The 2011 census recorded 2,706,066 Muslims in the UK, around 4.8% of the population.

9 Jul 2014: Experiences of black and minority ethnic staff working in higher education is an ECU published literature review identifying baseline data and providing a synopsis of research-based literature on the experiences

11 Jul 2014: Information for Managers Procedure The managers of eligible staff under the Scheme will be informed in writing by the Human Resources Division. Information relating to an individual staff member and his/her involvement in a Diversity Network should

28 Nov 2014: RA = Postdoctoral Research Associate. RAS = Recruitment Administration System. R&D = Research and Development. ... Dr Sara Imarisio Trinity Hall Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of neuroscience.

9 Jul 2014: A brief overview of Christianity Christianity is the most popular religion in the world with over 2,000 million adherents. 42 million Britons see themselves as nominally Christian, and there are 6 million who are actively practising. Christians

9 Jul 2014: Perceptive Discrimination Perceptive discrimination is the legal term that applies when an individual is treated unfairly because it is believed that they have a certain protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010, whether or not it is true.

11 Jul 2014: Information for staff members Staff eligible under this scheme must hold either the Chair or Secretary position of a Staff Diversity Network and be employed by the University. The status of staff will be verified by the University through the CHRIS

9 Jul 2014: A brief overview of Buddhism ‘When you know from your own lived experience that something is unwholesome, censured by the wise, and leads to harm and suffering, then abandon it. … When you know from your own lived experience that something is

9 Jul 2014: Third-Party Harassment The Equality Act 2010 also protects staff from harassment related to protected characteristics by people who are not employees of the University, such as contractors or College staff who are not also employed by the University.

9 Jul 2014: Associative Discrimination Associative discrimination is the legal term that applies when someone is treated unfairly because either someone they know or someone they are associated with has a certain protected characteristic under the Equality Act

14 Jul 2014: Advice: Your Rights Are Protected in Law The University of Cambridge is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to a pro-active and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all

6 Oct 2014: The University has approved Guidance on Religion or Belief for Staff to support members of the University community in the workplace. To view this guidance click here

9 Jul 2014: Religion or Belief Religion and belief is a protected characteristic that refers to a: Religion (e.g. Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Rastafarianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Buddhism). Denomination of a religion (e.g. Anglicanism,

9 Jul 2014: Sexual Orientation Sexual orientation is a protected characteristic relating to a person's sexual orientation towards people of: The same sex as him or her (the person is a gay man or a lesbian). The opposite sex from him or her (the person is

9 Jul 2014: This page contains information on different faith and belief communities in Cambridge. The services and directory are available to all students and staff. Please note that the societies are student based. However, the Chaplaincies are external to

9 Jul 2014: Gender Reassignment Gender reassignment is a protected characteristic and the term refers to someone who is transgender. It includes anyone who has proposed, started or completed a process to change his or her sex. The Equality Act extends

9 Jul 2014: Hindu University Societies Hindu Cultural Society Krishna Consciousness Society University Chaplains Dr Vick Krishnan (chaplainvick@googlemail.com) Regional Polity The Indian Community and Culture Association of Cambridge Places of Worship Bharat

9 Jul 2014: Pregnancy and Maternity Pregnancy and maternity discrimination is when you're treated unfairly because you're pregnant, breastfeeding or because you've recently given birth. Maternity covers the period of 26 weeks after birth. In relation to the

9 Jul 2014: Wesley Church, Christ's Pieces CB1 1LG. Seminaries/Research.

9 Jul 2014: Disability Disability refers to someone who: Has a physical or mental impairment. The impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on the person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. The Equality Act 2010 definition

9 Jul 2014: Omar Faruque Mosque, Kirkwood Road CB4 2PF. Seminaries/Research.

9 Jul 2014: United Reformed Church and Church of Scotland University Chaplain The Reverend Nigel Uden (minister@downingplaceurc.org) Regional Polity United Reformed Church: Eastern Synod Church of Scotland: Presbytery of England and the Channel Islands Place of

9 Jul 2014: Marriage and Civil Partnership Marriage and Civil Partnership are legal unions that are available to both same sex and opposite sex couples. They are considered a protected characteristic under the 2010 Equality Act. The law states that you must not

9 Jul 2014: Father Paul Keane (pjk1001@cam.ac.uk). Places of Worship. Various Parishes. Seminaries/Research. 2024 University of Cambridge.

9 Jul 2014: Resources for managers The Double Glazed-Glass Ceiling is a Stonewall report considering the experiences of lesbian women in the workplace. The report looks at how gender and sexual orientation interplay and the impact they have on careers and

9 Jul 2014: Seminaries/Research.

9 Jul 2014: Local support groups The LGB&T Staff Network, is the University’s award-winning network for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender members of staff from the University, Colleges and associated institutions. The Network runs regular social events