Following the success of the first University Disability Safe Listening Space, the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Team and the UoS Disability Staff Network will be holding further Safe Listening Spaces throughout 2022. Specific sessions will be facilitated for those who identify as disabled or differently abled as well as a session open to all staff.
Safe Listening Spaces provide an opportunity for judgement free discussion around disability. These sessions will be held via Teams to ensure those who are vulnerable to COVID-19 feel able to participate safely. Due to the sensitivity of discussion these sessions will not be recorded to protect attendee confidentiality.
Key themes arising from sessions will be considered in future disability equality work undertaken by the EDI team and the
The sessions will be facilitated by Aysha Rahman, Equality Diversity and Inclusion Officer and UoS Disability Staff Network Committee Member and Libby Barton, Equality Diversity and Inclusion Specialist and UoS Disability Staff Network Chair.
To register your interest or find out more, please contact the EDI Team via diversity@soton.ac.uk.
Tuesday 19 July 13.30-14.30 鈥� Open to all staff and PGRs who identify as having a disability.
Thursday 29 September 13.00-14.00 鈥� Open to all staff and PGRs.
Thursday 24 November 11.00-12.00 鈥� Open to all staff and PGRs who identify as having a disability.
