National Inclusion Week 2022 starts today and this year鈥檚 theme is: Time to act: the power of now. Developed by , the week provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the importance of inclusion, learn more and celebrate best practice and achievements.
What is on
Here are some ways you can get involved in our community including top tips to learn about inclusion and upcoming events.
Social Mobility Network event (open to all)
Tuesday 4 October, 17:00鈥�19:00, Highfield Campus, Room 4013, Building 100
The is an open community of students and staff who have a lived experience of being from an underrepresented background. The network provides a safe space for likeminded individuals to come together and provide mutual support.
To find out more about the network, join the social, drop-in event next week with games, free food and drink. Everyone is welcome. .
You can also keep up to date with network updates via the , and/or follow the network on Twitter and Instagram (@Soton_SMN).
The World according to Raj in terms of Diversity and Inclusion – UoS REACH staff network event (open to all)
Thursday 6 October, 12:30鈥�13:30, Microsoft Teams virtual event
Chief Superintendent Raj Kohli, Hampshire Constabulary鈥檚 Head of Prevention, Vulnerability and Partnership Commands, will share his thoughts on positive action, positive discrimination, unconscious bias, institutional racism, and provide ideas on how to understand and address those challenges. .
If you want to become a to find out more or聽 email UoSBAMEStaffNetwork@soton.ac.uk.
Top tips to learn more about inclusion in our community
If you have five minutes鈥� you can:
- Reflect on what inclusion means to you and what your journey could look like.
- Start a group discussion about equality, diversity and inclusion. For example, you could talk about bias and non-inclusive language, what it means, how to confront it and how to reduce the use of non-inclusive language.
- Read the University鈥檚 Southampton Behaviours or the University鈥檚 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
- Get to know your staff networks including: UoS REACH Staff Network, UoS Disability Staff Network, UoS Pulse LGBT+ Staff Network, Parent and Carer Network, WiSET+ and .
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If you have 10 minutes鈥� you can:
- Browse the ; and/or
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- Watch a .
- Look at the new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on Blackboard including sessions on neurodiversity.
If you have 30 minutes鈥� you can:
- Meet with a colleague or fellow student in your team or cohort or in another team or cohort for a hot drink.
Inclusion in the workplace for staff
You may wish to attend a safe listening space on and . Be part of an open and safe conversation.
Below are some resources to support you with your inclusion journey:
For more information, please contact the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team via diversity@soton.ac.uk