| Equity & Diversity
| Equity & Diversity
Hi This week I thought I would continue with a theme from last week’s blog, A Call to Action. About this time of year, we hold a workshop with members of the Equality and Diversity Committee, plus wider representation from…
Hello I get to write this week’s blog. I hope that you’ve enjoyed our guest posts over the last few weeks. They certainly covered a wide range of interesting topics. I don’t know about anyone else, but I thought work…
Hello I hope you’ve enjoyed reading our guest bloggers over the last few weeks. They’ve shared some humourous and very personal experiences. I wondered if Adam’s and Kirsten’s stories had motivated you to take action? Have you offered, or are…
Hi I was watching a BBC news programme a couple of weekends ago and saw a story about a young woman, Shanel Drewe. I hadn’t heard of her, but at 17 years of age she won 2nd place in the…
Hi Welcome to this week’s blog. If you have been reading anything over the last few weeks, you will be aware that public consciousness seems firmly fixed on gender equality, particularly inequity in pay. Such a singular focus made me…
To celebrate International Women’s Day, the History Department and Society here at the University of Gloucestershire put on an event to celebrate some women who had been influential in society. ‘I know I have but the body of a weak…
Hi This Thursday, 8th March, is International Women’s Day. A day celebrated in many countries around the world. According to the United Nations it is a day “when women are recognised for their achievements without regard to divisions”, while still…
Hello I hope that you have enjoyed our guest bloggers over the last few weeks. As it was LGBT History Month, it seemed appropriate to focus on LGBT. As we leave February and move into March, the spotlight is very…
Hi This week we have a guest blogger, Professor Melanie Ilic (History). Her post celebrates 100 years of (some) women having the vote. Her reflection is perhaps a timely reminder of progress made as we continue our journey towards equality.…