Update: New YSJU Equality Blog; LGBT News and Events; Ethnic Minorities’ Perceptions; Free Digital Accessibility Course; Fostering inclusive language; International Women’s Day
Participants at the workshop ‘Ethnic Minorities’ Perceptions of Studying and Working in York (11 January 2017)
Bringing you the new YSJU Equality and Diversity Blog
We are delighted to bring you the new Equality and Diversity at York St John Blog. We hope that you will enjoy it! Read more here: Introducing the YSJU Equality Blog.
York St John in Stonewall Top 100 Employers, York LGBT History Month and Trans Inclusivity
We are delighted to be in Stonewall Top 100 Employers for the third year in a row. Our Head of Human Resources, Jo Thompson, has written what this means to her. For her story and for other news about York LGBT History Month and our work to be a trans-inclusive institution, head over to the YSJU LGBT Staff Network Blog.
Ethnic Minorities’ Perceptions of Studying and Working in York
On 11 January, Dr Jude Parks, Senior Lecturer Human Geography, Dr Sarah Lawson-Welsh, Associate Professor in English and Postcolonial Literatures, and Marije Davidson, Equality and Diversity Adviser, ran a workshop on ‘Ethnic minorities’ perceptions of studying and working in York’. The workshop attracted 32 participants from a range of public, private and third sector organisations based in and around York, including BME, faith and refugee groups, Make it York, North Yorkshire Police, City of York Council, and staff, students and alumni from both universities. Read more …
Digital Accessibility: Enabling Participation in the Information Society
Free online course | Starts 6th Feb | Duration 5 weeks | Approx 3hrs per week | Join now https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/digital-accessibility
With a better understanding of users’ needs, technologies can be developed to be accessible & provide a more inclusive environment. Read more…
Equality Elephant in the Room: Inclusive Language and Behaviour
Friday 17 February 2017, 12pm-1pm, NW/005
‘Equality Elephant in the Room’ is a series of equality conversations/talks, coordinated by the Equality Champions. The sessions are open to all staff, as an accessible introduction to various equality and diversity topics, as well as a safe space in which to learn and ask questions. Our next event features a short introduction on fostering inclusive language and behaviour in the classroom, and will be followed by a collaborative discussion. To find out more and secure your place, please register here.
Equality Elephant in the Room programme 2016-17
Celebrating Women’s Voices at York St John
Wednesday 8 March 2017, 10.30am-6pm, York St John University
We warmly invite you to celebrate International Women’s Day with us at York St John. The day features exhibitions, lectures, workshops and lunch will be provided.
For the programme and to register, please visit our website.
