This brand new series from UHR will examine current and future roles in HE through the lens of inclusivity. We will explore examples of work being done across the sector, encompassing discussions of academic roles; technical staff career development; diversity in professional services; lived experience of disability; inclusive recruitment; and visible differences in the workplace. Join us to consider what the universities of the future will look like!
This series of six webinars showcases brilliant work going on in the HE sector to recruit, develop, retain and promote a diverse and inclusive workforce. Whether you join us for one or all of the webinars, you’re sure to learn from our fantastic range of presenters, who will get you thinking about what our universities can and will look like in the future.
The webinars will run on Thursday lunchtimes throughout March, April, May and June and you’ll need to book your free place on all of those you would like to attend. The schedule is below.
Thurs 13 March, 12noon | Monika Nangia, Durham University | Diversity in Higher Education leadership - the power of storytelling |
Thurs 3 April, 12noon | Rebecca Jarrett, Cranfield University | The ideal academic worker: a barrier to underrepresented groups and to universities improving representation |
Thurs 1 May, 12noon | Sarah Allen, Nottingham University | Technicians make it happen: Collaborating with technical and HR leaders to create change |
Thurs 22 May, 12noon | Mark Kunaseelan & Georgia Bird, University of the Arts London | The Art of Talent Attraction in HE |
Thurs 12 June, 12noon | Hannah Saunders, Face Equality International & QMUL | The impact of visible differences and how make your workplace appearance-inclusive |
Thurs 3 July, 12noon | Melanie Best, Wolverhampton University | RIDE Higher, disability reporting and implications for the Higher Education sector |
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