National Day for Staff Networks - 8 May
National Day for Staff Networks Event - 8th May
Location: Central Lounge (opposite Starbucks - Student Central)
Date/Time: Wednesday 8th May, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Join our Staff Networks to celebrate National Day for Staff Networks! Chairs and members representing each network and group (B.A.M.E, Disability, LGBTQI+, Neurodiversity, Women's) will be joining us to promote and highlight the benefits of joining these groups!
Our Staff Networks provide a space for connection with colleagues, peer support, and consultation with the University. The contributions of our networks to our activities is invaluable - from the development and contribution to our events (like our recent Neurodiversity Conference!) to policy consultation, there's a varied range of activities network members get involved with.
Reflections from Andrea Gaynor, Staff Disability Network member - on why it's important to have our Staff Networks
1: I feel ‘heard’: the network provides a safe place to discuss any concerns I have about having a hidden disability and working at the University. Whilst I do not keep my disability hidden and I have wonderful colleagues, being able to talk to people who can empathise with me is very important.
2: I feel ‘included’: everyone is welcome regardless of their position in the University or their disability.
3: I feel ‘useful’: it is important for me to be able to act/be involved in the processes to improve the experience of those with a disability and myself. The staff disability network has helped me to realise this, for example, I have been involved in the Accessibility Tours (these check for accessibility issues on campus), discussions about the upcoming Health Adjustment Passport and the accessible facilities on campus (including the new builds).
Joining the Networks
If you're interested in joining any of our staff networks, why not come along to a meeting to see how it all works? If you are interested in joining, you can pop along to our ‘Meet the Networks’ event on 8 May, or contact the Chair of the network (information below) for more information!
Neurodiversity Group - fill out this Microsoft Form, or contact Co-Chairs Simon Kelly and Erika Montgomery
B.A.M.E. Network - contact chair Berenice Golding
Women's Staff Network - contact chair Ruth Brooks
LGBTQI+ Staff Network - contact chair Carson McCombe
Disability Staff Network - contact co-chairs Georgia Vine and Erika Montgomery
Upcoming Network Meetings
Disability Staff Network Meeting - Tues 14th May, 12:00pm-12:45pm
Women's Staff Network Meeting - Weds 15th May, 12:15pm-13:00pm
Neurodiversity Staff Group Meeting - Tues 21st May, 12:00-12:45pm