A new report has criticised universities’ complacency on racist abuse, but academics warn the problem is deeper-rooted An inquiry by the government’s equality watchdog has condemned universities for being oblivious to the scale of racism on their campuses. The Equality and Human Rights Commission’s report has been widely welcomed for highlighting universities’ complacency on tackling… Continue reading ‘MONOLITHICALLY WHITE PLACES’: ACADEMICS ON RACISM IN UNIVERSITIES
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2020-2021
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women’s achievements or rally for women’s equality. Marked annually on March 8th, International Women’s Day (IWD) is… Continue reading INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2020-2021
TRANS AWARENESS WEEK
Trans Awareness Week 2020 runs from Friday 13 to Friday 20 November. and ends with Trans Day of Remembrance on Friday 20 November. UCU members are encouraged to do something to mark and raise awareness of trans equality. Gender identity: what should employers be doing to promote equality? Gender reassignment is a protected characteristic within… Continue reading TRANS AWARENESS WEEK