EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY NEWSLETTERS
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EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
LGBT History Month February
Throughout February, we celebrate LGBT History Month.
The University of Strathclyde aims to be an inclusive community which recognises the potential, talents and contribution of all people regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity (and paternity).
Learn more about some of our events, LGBT+ inclusive initiatives and support and relevant research on our LGBT History Month website.
Strathclyde Women's Week 2-6 March
This week of events is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Strathclyde women across faculties and career pathways, to learn from others and to enhance our own personal and professional development.
There will also be opportunities to discuss how Strathclyde is working to enhance the experience of women at work and what else can be done going forward.
Events include:
- In conversation with Debbie Crosbie, CEO of TSB and a Strathclyde graduate
- In conversation with four Strathclyde Leaders including Dame Anne Glover, Professor Eleanor Shaw and Dr Katy Tant
- A Women in Leadership Master Class run by author and broadcaster Ros Taylor
- Two OSDU led workshops to help you understand, and effectively utilise, your key strengths
- Career Progression in Administrative and Professional Services with Dr Veena O’Halloran
- A Women’s Wellbeing session hosted by colleagues in HR, Occupational Health and Strathclyde Sport
- A session focused around the Aurora Leadership Programme
- A range of Strathclyde Sport free taster sessions focusing on Women’s Health
Full details of all events and how to book onto them can be found in the Strathclyde Women’s Week Brochure, which also includes profiles of some of the Women of Strathclyde - past and present - who have contributed to the success of our university.
#CelebrateHER Awards Dinner 5 March
The Strathclyde Women in Leadership Network will once again be hosting the 2020 #CelebrateHER Dinner on Thursday 5th March from 7pm at The Grand Central Hotel. Tickets cost £20 for students, which will provide your entrance, with an arrival drink as well as a three course meal provided by the hotel.
#CelebrateHer Awards are our annual celebration of the inspirational female students at Strathclyde and the conclusion to our #NominateHer campaign. We will also be hearing from an inspirational speaker and celebrating some amazing people from Strathclyde, as well as having the opportunity to network with past and present Women in Leadership members and some industry professionals who are interested in Strathclyde. Below you will find a link for tickets as well our Facebook event – make sure to let everyone know you will be attending!
Ticket Link: https://www.strathunion.com/events/11235/1287/
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/180988623174128/
FORTHCOMING DATES
February
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans History Month
1 Rainbow Flag Raising
11 UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science
21 International Mother Language Day
20 Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
28 Purple Friday
March
Women’s History Month
1 UN Zero Discrimination Day
1 Self Injury Awareness Day
8 International Women’s Day
20 International Day of Happiness
21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
31 International Transgender Day of Visibility
