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Latest16 Dec | Diversity & Inclusion | Lincoln News

New LGBTQ+ online inclusivity toolkit

According to leading charity Stonewall, 1 in 5 LGBTQ+ individuals have been the victim of hate crime. Online social networking sites generate further opportunities for abuse. They are particularly harmful in the current context of widespread physical distancing and greater reliance on the Internet for work and life. Dr Rachela Colosi and Dr Nick Cowen from the School of Social and Political Sciences at UoL and Dr Megan Todd from UCLan have developed a toolkit for internet users to identify, challenge and prevent online abuse

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08 Mar  | Gender Equality | Women in Leadership

Celebrating: Jade Willett, Assistant Catering Manager

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

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08 Mar  | Athena SWAN | Gender Equality | Women in Leadership

Celebrating: Dr Kirsten McKenzie - School of Psychology

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

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08 Mar  | Gender Equality | Women in Leadership

Celebrating: Dr Nadia Gulko - LIBS

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)

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08 Mar  | Diversity & Inclusion | Gender Equality | Women in Leadership

Celebrating: Dr Chiara Beccalossi - School of History and Heritage

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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08 Mar  | Gender Equality | Women in Leadership

Celebrating: Ruchi Aggarwal - Director of Business Development, LIBS

For her work in developing the 'Resilient Lincolnshire' campaign during the Pandemic, which supported and inspired the business community, Ruchi was shortlisted as a finalist for the Institute of Directors 'Midlands Director of the Year 2020' award, under the category of ‘Innovation’.

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08 Mar  | Diversity & Inclusion | Gender Equality | Women in Leadership | Women in Politics

Celebrating: UOL Students’ Union - Bailey, Nat & Sade

Despite the challenges that the pandemic has thrown at students across the globe this year, the UOL Students’ Union Campaigns Network has worked hard to enhance the student experience and make impact on and off campus.

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08 Mar  | Gender Equality

Celebrating Beyond International Women’s Day 2021

This year, the University of Lincoln celebrates International Women’s Day 2021 by highlighting some of our own women who have achieved success, and some who have made significant impact across the institution over the last year. In line with this year's theme 'Choose to Challenge', these women really have ‘chosen to challenge’, and embody excellence in the face of ever-changing priorities

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08 Feb  | Guest Blog | Diversity & Inclusion | Gender Equality

Reflections on what’s changed about coming out as a trans young person

At the moment, there seems to be a lot of news coverage regarding rising numbers of trans young people seeking help, with a particular focus on young trans men. Often this coverage seems to suggest there’s something alarming about this rise, and that perhaps teenagers are just “confused” or too young to know what they need.