ENHANCING THE EMPLOYABILITY OF LGBT PEOPLE
A great end to this year’s programme of bespoke Allies workshops focussing on each of the five academic Colleges of the university. Participants were equally split between professional services (admin, support staff, student services) and academics (teaching, research and clinical) … Continued
The University of Warwick has a very comprehensive LGBTQ programme for staff and students and details can be found here. Their LGBTQUA+ Allies scheme was one of the very first to be set up at a UK university. As a … Continued
These to events show the range of events going on at the University of Birmingham this year. LGBTQ Bingo: very chuffed to be asked to m/c a gentle and fun review of the the various terms and initials currently in … Continued
After a the usual Covid delay for a few months break while I and the university move training online, I’m continuing to run Allies workshops for the University as part of my long-term consultancy partnership which has covered allies, employability … Continued
I will be joined by Ross Strong, Stonewall Project Manager at BCU, to present a workshop about LGBTQ in universities in the context of intersectionality. Booking at: https://www.amosshe.org.uk/event-4038035
I’ll be the opening speaker at this event with an overview of LGBTQ employability topics. There will be a range of speakers from different sectors. To book at this free event, go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/being-lgbtq-in-the-workplace-tickets-129727104261
Great to be part of the launch of the 8th year of this scheme which matches LGBT students with out LGBT people across a range of occupations and roles . Still the only scheme of its kind at UK universities … Continued
Really enjoyed chairing this event, great line-up of speakers, to booking a range of other events click here : Programme: Sean Russell – Get Out Stay Out – ‘LGBTQ+ people are protected under the law – what’s the problem?’ The … Continued
Many thanks to Universities UK (UUK) for inviting me to close their schedule of Pride events by talking about the importance of Allies schemes in HE. The key points covered were: The law as it now stands, the Public Sector … Continued
The University of Birmingham’s LGBTQ is up and running! In common with many other organisations, Allies identity themselves with lanyards, postcards and email signatures. Birmingham was keen that wearing an official lanyard should mean something. In June, I ran two … Continued