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3 Sep 2020: What requires an EIA? An EIA should be carried out when a new policy is being developed, or there are changes suggested to a current policy, particularly where large numbers of ... When should an EIA be carried out? An EIA of a new policy should start

16 Mar 2022: new pay and grading arrangements for non clinical staff (Reporter, 6002, 2004–05, p.

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

18 May 2020: We recognise that during the Coronavirus pandemic that the associated restrictions on our day to day life, will inevitably impact in a different and sometimes disproportionate way on particular groups. In order to assist with the dissemination of

25 Jun 2014: ED&I at Cambridge The ED&I section is a specialist advisory section that sits within the University's Human Resources (HR) Division and Unified Administrative Service (UAS). It is responsible for supporting equality and diversity policy developmen

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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

23 Nov 2021: The Disabled Staff Network is for disabled staff and those with long-term health conditions who work for the University, colleges and other associated institutions, including PhD students. We also welcome allies who want to know more about how to

4 Oct 2022: Wells Just Data Lab, author of the award-winning book Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code and the recently published book, Viral Justice: How We Grow the

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

26 Aug 2016: Returning Carers Fund In July 2013, the University launched a Scheme to support research and academic staff rebuilding their research activity and profile after a break for caring responsibilities. Examples include ‘buying out’ teaching and

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 Jul 2014: The Equality and Human Rights Commission has produced guidance on the new Public Equality Duties.

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

9 Feb 2024: The University of Cambridge joins thousands of organisations and individuals across the U.K. in recognising Race Equality Week. To honour this year’s theme of #ListenActChange, the ED&I Team wants to highlight various groups and initiatives –

10 Jul 2014: Designed to welcome new members, the LGBTQ+ Network has set-up New Members Supporters.

3 Nov 2021: GEORGE BRIDGETOWER essay competition hosted by the Alexander Crummell Fund. George Bridgetower essay competition for students Departments, Faculties and Colleges are asked to pass this information to their students. Current Cambridge undergraduate

20 Dec 2016: Understanding Unconscious or Implicit Bias This online training module introduces implicit bias and the impact it can have. It will give you the opportunity to think about situations where your own unconscious bias might affect your ability to make

14 Nov 2014: Academic Career Pathways CV Scheme The scheme is open to all academics in all subjects and seeks to encourage and support academics from underrepresented groups to apply for promotion within the University, with the aim of addressing the low numbers

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10 Jul 2014: Designed to welcome new members, the LGBTQ+ Network has set-up New Members Supporters. ... Bi Community News is the hub of the UK's bisexual community.

27 Jan 2022: methods (where and how the positions are advertised) and then suggest new strategies of talent attraction.

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

5 Sep 2014: The ‘Cake and Careers’ seminars began in 2009/10 following a request from the Vice Chancellor that WiSETI offer something specifically targeted at PhD students and Postdocs. The speakers are drawn from diverse sectors, e.g. science policy,

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

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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

5 Sep 2014: This is WiSETI's flagship annual event where a distinguished woman scientist is invited to speak about her life and work. One of the aims of the Lecture is to highlight the issues that particularly affect women in STEM and contribute to low

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: 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.

19 Jan 2023: A lot of Colleges will have a Chaplain or Dean who are responsible for the life of the College Chapel (where there is one) and also tend to have a pastoral role among members of the College community. Whilst Chaplains or Deans may be affiliated with

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

3 Oct 2016: Supporting Parents and Carers @ Cambridge Network Welcome to the SPACE network. We welcome all staff working for the University, a College or an associated institution who have caring responsibilities or a parent. The University has run consultation

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: 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

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: 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

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

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

9 Jul 2014: Sex Sex (or gender) is the protected characteristic that refers to a man or woman and protection from sex discrimination is well established within legislation and the University. It is prohibited to discriminate, harass or victimise a student

9 Jul 2014: The University launched a new initiative, InterConnect, in 2014, which includes the InterConnect Action Plan.

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: 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

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

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

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.

2 May 2017: Student Services Centre. New Museums Site.

9 Jul 2014: Their spiritual leaders are called priests or ministers. The Christian holy book is the Bible, and consists of the Old and New Testaments.

12 Jul 2016: University of Cambridge College Equality Policies Christ’s College Churchill College Clare College Corpus Christi College Downing College Emmanuel College Fitzwilliam College Girton College Gonville & Caius College Homerton College | Student |