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10 Jun 2014: Diversity Networks These pages outline the work of the University of Cambridge in progressing equality through its staff and student networks. They provide information on the networks, their work and getting involved. The University's diversity

25 Jun 2014: Female Attrition, Retention and Barriers to Careers in SET Academic Research”.

10 Jul 2014: How to join. To join, you will need to subscribe to the mailing list which will ensure you receive our regular newsletter with events, information and news.

25 Jun 2014: Equality & Diversity Online Training The words equality and diversity are often used but what do they actually mean? Equality focuses on the law and people's rights, and diversity looks at how we can accept and celebrate our differences. Equality

25 Jun 2014: Combined Equality Scheme (CES) The University's Equality & Diversity (E&D) section has been tasked with providing specialist expertise to support the University's functions and specific duties as an employer and public education provider. The Univ

14 Nov 2014: Research indicates that underrepresented groups can receive less active support in career progression and our data clearly indicates that the University is insufficiently diverse at senior level. ... Senior Research staff who are seeking guidance for

5 Aug 2014: EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION [ Map ] The Old Schools, Trinity Lane, Cambridge CB2 1TN Email: equality@admin.cam.ac.uk Twitter: @EqualityCam Facebook Ndunge Kivuitu ED&I Section Head Ndunge.Kivuitu@admin.cam.ac.uk Gina Warren ED&I Consultan

25 Jun 2014: Athena SWAN Athena SWAN is a Charter to encourage and recognise commitment to gender equality in Higher Education for all staff and students. The University of Cambridge was a founder member of Athena SWAN Charter and the University won its first

10 Jul 2014: LGBTQ+ Network Welcome to the University's LGBTQ+ Network. We welcome all individuals who work for the University, a College or an associated institution, who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender, or who are questioning their

10 Jul 2014: Public Equality Duties The Equality Act 2010 broadens the Public Equality Duties to cover all protected groups (except Marriage and Civil Partnership). Section 149 requires public bodies like the University to: Eliminate discrimination, harassment,

25 Jun 2014: Equal Opportunities Policy 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 under-represented groups,

10 Jun 2014: Projects Overview As part of the University commitment to equality and embedding good practice across the institution, a number of initiatives have been established for specific protected groups (InterConnect, Faith and Belief in Practice and

9 Jul 2014: Download the 2023 Diversity Calendar Further information can be obtained from the ED&I Section, equality@admin.cam.ac.uk Faith and Belief in Practice Faith and Belief in Practice is a University initiative that seeks to increase awareness and

10 Jul 2014: Breaking the Silence Preventing harassment and sexual misconduct Visit the website for information and resources Useful contacts The University provides support to staff through: Dignity at Work contacts. HR policies, HR Business Managers and HR

9 Jul 2014: Harassment Harassment is defined in the University’s Dignity at Work Policy for staff and its associated guidance. This policy was developed to protect and support staff members of the University from inappropriate behaviour including harassment

25 Jun 2014: Gender Equality Steering Group (GESG) In response to equal pay investigations, the University initially established the Gender Representation Review Group (GRRG) to consider findings and make recommendations for further action. GRRG's work was taken

10 Jul 2014: ECU key statistics. A new suite of 30 infographics from ECU's research team .

11 Jul 2014: WiSETI Activities WiSETI's activities include: WiSETI/Schlumberger Annual Lecture Sponsored by Schlumberger, this event features a distinguished woman scientist speaker who highlights the issues that affect women in STEMM. Cake and Careers The 'Cake

28 Nov 2014: Suffrage Science: 2013. (See:. http://www.stemcells.cam.ac.uk/news-. events/news/suffragescience2013. Dr Thomas Burgold Postdoctoral Research Associate in Dr Brian Hendrich’s. ... It is one of 12 University Strategic Initiatives (see

9 Jul 2014: Victimisation Victimisation (defined in Section 27 of the Equality Act 2010) takes place where one person treats another less favourably because he or she has asserted their legal rights in line with the Act or helped someone else to do so.

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

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

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

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

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.

14 Jul 2014: research in the University.

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 &

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: 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: of excellent teaching and research in the University.

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: 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: 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: 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.

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.

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

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

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: 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

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

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.

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.

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

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: 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

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: 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