The EDI CoASSH Committee, in collaboration and funded by the Eleanor Glanville Institute, recently hosted two Trans Awareness in Higher Education sessions presented by Dr Kit Heyam.
A growing body of research has attempted to understand the gender gap in the allocation of family and work roles. Research points to couples who arrange work and family roles non-normatively as drivers of change in gender division of labour. Because those family arrangements are so recent and rare, little is known about the daily routines of those couples
A report published this week outlines the findings of a rapid impact review of COVID-19’s impact on maternal mental health and services by the Maternal Mental Health Alliance and Centre for Maternal Health. A combination of lockdown, economic uncertainty, job insecurity, and the impact of the virus itself, coupled with the reduced access to vital perinatal and mental health services, is likely to have long-term consequences for women and their families, as well as for health services and provisions
Following the dreadful murder of Sarah Everard earlier this month, many women everywhere are sharing their experiences of violence, inappropriate behaviour, physical, verbal and sexual abuse, expressing how unsafe they feel, and highlighting that for many they feel this on a regular basis
The Inaugural Lecture is a significant occasion for academics celebrating their promotion to Professor. It provides an opportunity to showcase their research with our One Community, including members of the public, family, friends and colleagues. Over the past year, the University of Lincoln has welcomed three new female Profs, who have given their Inaugural Lecturers during the pandemic
Jade was shortlisted for the TUCO Outstanding Achievement Award for the University of Lincoln's catering department, FoodLinc. Throughout the Pandemic Jade has continued to redefine catering at the University of Lincoln with essential initiatives supporting staff and students
Kirsten is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Chair of the School of Psychology’s Equality Committee. She has been leading the School's gender equality work since 2017, and spearheaded their successful application for an Athena SWAN Silver award – the 'inaugural' silver award for the institution
Nadia is the Director of Teaching & Learning in the Department of Accountancy, Finance and Economics. She has been named the 'Global Champion for Teaching Excellence 2020' by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. This is the latest in a long line of awards that includes the Teaching Excellence Award 2017/18, Vice Chancellor’s Award in Teaching 2018, and Best Practice Award 2019 (Increasing Student Engagement)
Since 2015, Chiara has been working to raise awareness of trans issues and has spearheaded the Transitional States programme, which is supported by the Welcome Trust. She has been organising events for LGBT+ History Month since 2018, which is now a regular feature at the University of Lincoln. Chiara was included in the Global OUTstanding 100 LGBT+ Future Leaders’ List, January 2021
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