Making sure you refer to someone by the correct pronouns (during face-to-face interactions or in written format such as emails), can make a world of difference and demonstrates your dedication to equality, diversity and inclusion.
In 1978 gay rights activist Gilbert Baker created the first Pride flag with the goal of it being a symbol for everyone. Since then many new flags were created to represent all communities within the LGBTQI+ community.
The University Funded Diversity and Inclusion scheme is a pot of money set aside to provide grants for supporting research initiatives across the University aimed at challenging discrimination and inequalities, increasing representation of under-represented groups, raising awareness of issues related to Diversity and Inclusion, and facilitating implementation of good practice at the University.
The LJMU Work Experience Programme enables our staff to engage with our local community and support school pupils' development by offering short-term, meaningful work experience.
This compilation of best practices in diversity and inclusion, sourced from the project funds dedicated to this cause, will serve as a key resource for essential materials and research aimed at fostering inclusive workplaces and communities.
Calibre is a CPD accredited development and leadership programme for people who identify as neurodiverse, Deaf or disabled, or who have a long-term physical or mental health condition.
LJMU’s Diverse Futures Sponsorship Programme connects ethnically diverse staff with senior leaders to foster career growth, inclusive leadership, and networking opportunities.
Find out more about the Reciprocal Mentoring Programme at LJMU.
Find out more about the positive action training scheme that helps LJMU employ more local people of colour.
The LJMU Women Professors Network is for all female academics at Professorial level.