Advancing LGBT Inclusivity at the University of Leeds
The Equality Policy Unit at the University of Leeds, under the leadership of Sabiha Patel, is dedicated to promoting LGBT inclusivity through various initiatives such as workshops, networking events, and partnerships with organizations like Stonewall. Their goal is to create a more inclusive environment for staff and students from all backgrounds by driving the implementation of the Equality and Inclusion Framework. Their future plans include strengthening partnerships, engaging with sector best practices, and furthering their commitment to equality and diversity.
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Equality Policy Unit Increasing LGBT inclusivity at the University of Leeds Sabiha Patel, Head of Equality and Inclusion, 17 May 2019 everyone included, everyoneinvolved
Equality Policy Unit What is our role? University s centre for strategy, policy and guidance development on all student and staff equality and inclusion matters Drive the delivery of the University s Equality and Inclusion Framework working with leaders and managers Provision of expert advice to colleagues across the University to achieve best practice and maximise inclusion for staff and students from all backgrounds Equality Act 2010 and Public Sector Equality Duty advice everyone included, everyoneinvolved
Equality Policy Unit HUMAN RESOURCES
Equality Policy Unit Where are we now? Advance HE workshop on Enhancing LGBT Inclusivity at the University of Leeds (February 2019) LGBT HE STEM Day (2018 and ongoing) LGBT Staff Network Good relationships with the LUU LGBT History Month (February each year); and lighting up of Parkinson Building Leeds Pride
Equality Policy Unit Where are we now? Trans work Phase 1- Policy Phase 2- Guidance Phase 3 - Training- partnered with Gendered Intelligence Inclusion of Trans focus in the University s Athena SWAN submission everyone included, everyoneinvolved
Equality Policy Unit What next steps do we wish to achieve? Leeds LGBT Framework Greater Faculty, Service, Staff Network and LUU activity cohesion with EPU and strengthen our partnership commitments Stonewall Workplace Equality Index Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme An intersectional approach, improving data, and embedding this work within our structures, systems, policies and culture Greater sector engagement and learning/bringing back best practice from other HEIs
Equality Policy Unit LGBT event programme: LGBT History Month- February IDAHOBiT- May LGBT HE STEM Day- July Leeds Pride August National Inclusion Week- September National Coming Out Day- October and Trans Awareness Day (tweeting campaign)
Equality Policy Unit Your involvement: Involvement in the staff and student networks Faculty/Service/discipline level E&I activity Participation and contribution to events across the University and the LUU Policy engagement through contact with the EPU Please stay in touch with Becky Brenton at: r.brenton@leeds.ac.uk everyone included, everyoneinvolved
Equality Policy Unit Training/ resources available: EPU website: www.equality.leeds.ac.uk E-learning - https://equality.leeds.ac.uk/equality-inclusion-module/ to complete in your own time. Complements and underpins the other training sessions. Mandatory for all staff to complete by 2018 Recruitment and selection training for chairs and members of interview panels (booked via OD&PL) Advance HE website - https://www.advance-he.ac.uk Trans Guidance - https://equality.leeds.ac.uk/support/guidance-to- support-trans-staff-and-students/ everyone included, everyoneinvolved
Equality Policy Unit Contact us The Equality Policy Unit is located in room 11.60, EC Stoner Building. Telephone: 0113 34 33964 Email: equality@leeds.ac.uk Web: www.equality.leeds.ac.uk everyone included, everyoneinvolved
