EDI Update: May 2023
NUBS EDI Conversation with Dr Irene Chu
Tuesday 16 May, 12:30 – 13:30, online
Dr Irene Chu, Lecturer in International Management will share her research at the next EDI Conversation on ‘Moral traditions and the concepts of self – from different perspectives’. All very welcome.
Discover Indonesia
16th May, 6.30pm-9.30pm, Northern Stage
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Indonesia through a five-sense cultural experience. Witness a beautiful dance and theatrical performance, adorned with stunning costumes and visuals, and be enchanted by traditional music. Before the show, indulge in authentic Indonesian food, breathe in the intricate aroma of Indonesian coffee and tea, and feel the textures of Indonesian fabrics.
NUBS Strategy, International Business and Society research community
Women in Academic Leadership research seminar Wednesday, 17th May, 1.30-3.30 pm NUBS 2.10
Professor Carla Millar, University of Twente
Even in 2023, in spite of many pieces of relevant research, a high awareness of the subject, and quotas in abundance, women are still underrepresented in the higher echelons of our universities. Why is this? What structural barriers are at work, what barriers hamper career advancement both for academics and directors/managers? And why is there little movement in an era where opportunities for women to succeed have never been better! What is happening in the 2023 university world, the focus on EDI, and what are the trends affecting work and promotion? Highlighting key concerns for the future recruitment of university leaders and the possible valuable impact of female leaders on boards, or as Deans or VCs, we look at recruitment, mentoring and success factors for female leaders. The seminar will be preceded by an informal lunch at 1pm for attendees, courtesy of the Director of Research.
She Leads for Legacy
Monday 22nd May, online 7-8.30pm
A session in partnership with CIPD exploring the ways in which HR and other people professionals can better support Black women in the workplace. CIPD research shows that ethnic minority employees are more likely than those from a white British background to say they have experienced discrimination, that their career progression has failed to meet their expectations, and that they have felt the need to change aspects of their behaviour to ‘fit’ into the workplace. In this session we will be explore the barriers and workplace disparities for women from an ethnic minority background, and how organisations can step-up to attract, retain and develop diverse talent, to ensure that the workplace is both diverse and inclusive.
HaSS Faculty Athena Swan Culture Survey
Closing date: 24th May
The Athena Swan Charter is a global scheme for supporting and transforming gender equality within higher education (HE) and research. Its focus has recently changed to address a wide range of intersectional inequalities as well as gender. Schools are no longer being accredited individually, replaced by a Faculty-wide application. HASS are researching gender and other intersectional inequalities in the Faculty and will use this information to inform a Faculty-wide action plan to create and support positive change. You can find more information about the application here.
Please consider completing their Culture Survey to share your views about the workplace.
NU Returners’ Support Programme (RSP) Review
12th June, 1.30pm-3pm in person and online
The RSP was first launched in 2018 to provide funded support for colleagues who were returning to work following an extended period of parental leave. It was initially only open to academic colleagues but based on colleague feedback, the business case was made to extend it to Professional Service colleagues in 2021. The university are holding a final review of the Programme and welcome colleagues to attend.
Northumbria University Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Networking and Learning Event
16th June, 9.30am-1pm
The Business Clinic are hosting a networking and learning event on the theme of EDI where academics and representatives from businesses and organisations from in and around Newcastle upon Tyne can share what we are doing and learn from each other. There will be examples of existing collaborations between organisations and Northumbria University on EDI themes and opportunities for attendees to network with each other. A networking lunch will be provided and we will capture our reasons for being together and hopes for the future as a way of setting a direction for this new hub of EDI learning in Newcastle.
Paving the way interview: Brunel University’s ELEVATE initiative to support researchers of color
In this episode of WAIB’s “Paving the way for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” interview series, Dr. Tina Ramkalawan provides her perspectives on supporting researchers of color in the UK Higher Education sector and introduces us to an initiative at Brunel University. She explains why they decided to use the term researchers of color instead of the more frequently adopted umbrella term BAME (black, Asian and minority ethnic). Dr. Tina Ramkalawan is Director of the Graduate School at Brunel University London. Tina has a background in multidisciplinary collaborative research, with expertise in psychology, health and medical research. She is part of various sector working groups, including Vitae working groups on Researcher Careers and on Postgraduate Researcher well-being and mental health. She has a keen understanding of UK Higher Education and an interest in emerging challenges and developments around research culture.
NU Colleague wellbeing update
The May Colleague Health and Wellbeing Updates are available. *Warning* they have changed the format and it now involves moving graphics that triggered my motion sickness (bleurgh) so I can’t actually tell you much about what is in there (do let me know if there is anything interesting to share 😊)