News
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National Day for Staff Networks
A nationwide day dedicated to recognising networks groups and the incredible value they add to the workplace.
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International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia 2024
17 May is International day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. This year’s theme is “No one left behind: equality, freedom and justice for all.”
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Deaf Awareness Week - 6-12 May 2024
There are approximately 12 million people with hearing loss across the UK. The theme for Deaf Awareness Week 2024 is Celebrating Love and Trust. The aim is to raise awareness about the communication challenges faced by deaf people and promote better access to communication tools and services.
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Staff Race Equality Forum recruiting new members
Staff Race Equality Forum is recruiting new members for its Steering Group: staff who want to make a positive impact on race equality should apply by 31 May.
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Trans Day of Visibility 2024
Trans Day of Visibility takes place on March 31st each year to celebrate trans and non-binary people and raise awareness of discrimination faced by trans people worldwide.
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Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024
We'll be celebrating neurodiversity week from Monday 18 to Sunday 25 March 2024.
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Ramadan - 10 March to 10 April 2024
Wishing all our Muslim staff and students a blessed Ramadan and Eid Mubarak. The month of Ramadan is the holiest month of the Islamic year and will take place between 10 March and 10 April this year (depending on moon sightings).
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International Women's Day
Celebrate International Women's Day on Friday 8 March with events on campus and elsewhere in York.
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Race Equality Week
Race Equality Week (5 to 11 February) is a UK-wide initiative aimed at uniting organisations and individuals in addressing barriers to race equality in the workplace.
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International Women's Day: call for events
Help celebrate International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March by organising your own events.
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LGBTQ+ History Month 2024
Every February, LGBTQ+ History Month aims to increase the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and raise awareness of the community's history, lives and experiences in education, culture, and society.