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Dream the Impossible
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…
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Equality and Diversity
Welcome to the official blog from the Equality and Diversity team at University of Gloucestershire.
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International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Hello Is it just me, or does time seem to be flying by? Another few days and it will be the end of March! As we all know, this means the legal deadline for public sector organisations to publish their…
“Inclusion Elevates All”. Elaine Hall
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…
Women Who #PressForProgress
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…
International Women’s Day
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…
Closing the gap
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…
The Rainbow Flag and Other History
Happy Wednesday, and welcome to this week’s blog! As a History student, I have a strong belief that progress cannot be realized without an examination of where we have been. So before recognizing the distance we still have to go,…
IDENTITY. Can You Keep A Secret.
Hi As part of our celebrations for LGBT History Month, we have another guest, well actually two, Matt Wester and Emma Mawby. Matt and Emma are both members of the LGBT Partnership Cheltenham. However, the post features their entry for…
Votes For Women.
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.…