by admin | May 16, 2022 | Awareness Days, Inclusive workplace practices, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Personal experience
The theme for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek this year is Loneliness. I’m seeing a lot of posts talking about increased loneliness during the pandemic and due to changes in the way we work and socialise. This is expected – but I don’t think we’ve...
by admin | Apr 29, 2022 | #22Ways, 22 Ways to be Consciously Inclusive in 2022, Consciously Inclusive Individuals, Personal experience
One of the best ways to grow your own inclusive mindset is to expand your influences and horizons. The wonders of technology mean there are more ways to do this than ever before. However, they don’t always work to help you. I’m sure you know that social...
by admin | Mar 4, 2022 | #22Ways, 22 Ways to be Consciously Inclusive in 2022, Inclusive workplace practices, Personal experience
Some years ago, I was on a bus going through our campus and into town. Towards the front of the bus was a group of our Chinese students chatting together. Part way through the journey, I noticed some other passengers at the front staring at the group, tutting, and...
by admin | Mar 12, 2021 | gender equality, gender stereotyping, Personal experience, Racism, Training
(The theme of International Women’s Day 2021 is #ChooseToChallenge. I recognise that my privilege allows me to challenge when it may not be safe for others to do so. Stay safe). Last #ChooseToChallenge post of the week and in many ways I’ve saved the toughest...
by admin | Mar 11, 2021 | Definitions and explanations, Inclusive workplace practices, Personal experience, Racism
(The theme of International Women’s Day 2021 is #ChooseToChallenge. I recognise that being white, financially secure and with a strong support network it is safe for me to #ChooseToChallenge when it may not be for others.) “Unconventional”. That’s the word that...
by admin | Mar 9, 2021 | gender equality, Personal experience, Women in STEM
(The theme for International Women’s Day 2021 is #ChooseToChallenge. I am aware that being white, financially secure and with a strong support network I have privilege that allows me to challenge when it may not be safe for others to do so. Nonetheless, this...
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