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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: Since then, it has successfully renewed its Bronze award in 2009 and 2012, and in 2014 achieved a Silver Athena SWAN award with renewal under the new criteria in 2018.

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: 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.

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

14 Jul 2014:  Identify sources of information that could be shared with new arrivals in Cambridge.

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: WiSETI: Women in Science, Engineering and Technology Initiative WiSETI is a positive action initiative at the University of Cambridge that promotes and supports women from Undergraduate level to Professor, in the Science, Technology, Engineering and

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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.

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

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 ‘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,

1 May 2014: Progress against these and new activity, will be presented in next year’s report. ...  Series of ‘New Perspectives’ workshops aimed at issues identified by female staff.

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: 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: 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

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: 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

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

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

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

14 Jul 2014: Resources and training Springboard and Navigator The University provides two gender specific personal development programmes for staff and post-graduate students: Springboard for women Navigator for men Both programmes are designed to encourage

28 Nov 2014: SLCU opened in 2011 as a completely new institute in a beautiful and inspirational building. ... The University’s new Web Recruitment System will streamline the collection of these data.

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

10 Jul 2014: Personal and Professional Development Personal and Professional Development facilitates learning opportunities for all university staff enabling them to achieve their potential and contribute to the provision of excellent teaching and research in

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: 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: 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: 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

28 Nov 2014: Five new students started in October 2014. Figure 5 – recruitment to the 13 MResPhD programme. ... information. All new starters receive an induction pack for the CSCR, and those who will be working in the labs receive a lab induction.

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: 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.

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

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,