ENHANCING THE EMPLOYABILITY OF LGBT PEOPLE
I normally work with universities, so I really appreciated the invitation to talk to pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk staff in Oxford about key topics in LGBTQ+ today. The timing was great as it preceded Oxford Pride the following day. I … Continued
Focus group and strategy planning meeting for the University of Oxford LGBT+ Staff Network It was very pleased to be invited to facilitate a workshop and follow-up meetings for members of the Network a part of its continuing development. Great … Continued
10 years ago saw the launch of of the mentoring scheme which matched LGBTQ+ students with employees from a range of organisations to explore the transition from university to work and further study. Under the heading Get Out Stay Out, … Continued
Over the past three years over 400 members of staff and PhD students have participated in the two-hour workshops needed to be an LGBTQ+ Ally. An extraordinary commitment given the demands of their day jobs and hybrid working. And even … Continued
This was a three-hour interactive workshop for 40 participants covering: key terms and background to LGBTQ+ employability and students in HE overview of surveys and research into the improving but not so good experiences of staff and students the complex … Continued
A busy month including: an advanced’ workshop for existing Allies and EDI Leads, workshop for students as Allies, bespoke session for a Chemistry department panel speaker for student LGBTQ+ Physics society
Very pleased to be asked to run another series of workshops for the University’s LGBTQ+ Allies Scheme. 38 attended a two-hour session. Only three apologies and everyone else stayed to the end: pretty remarkable giving the pressures on everyone. I … Continued
I can’t believe we’re in the 9th year of the LGBTQ+ mentoring scheme! Intakes this term and again in February. Two meetings already with my mentee and I’m learning as much as they are: great opportunity to find out about … Continued
A great discussion with Imperial about hoe best to support Civil Engineering Students. It reminded me how important surveys are to (a) raise the topic and get discussion going (b) provide qualitative and quantitative data for senior staff (who have … Continued
