Events
On this page we list events relevant to Equality and Inclusion, whether at the University, such as those held by the Staff Networks, in the wider Leeds area, or beyond. Know of an event which you think should be listed? Contact equality@leeds.ac.uk to let us know, and we can add it to our calendar.
For information on key religious dates, awareness raising dates, term dates and major national and international days of celebration or memorial, the Festivals and Events Calendar has been developed as a practical resource to use as a guide to support academic and wider event planning. Go to the Festivals and Events Calendar page.
Meno-Pause for Thought Café
Menopause for thought cafés are informal meet ups hosted monthly on Teams, which create time and a safe, respectful and confidential space to discuss the menopause. The cafés are open to everyone irrespective of age or gender and no one is advised to follow any particular course of action in them. The next Meno-Pause for…
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Black Inclusion Week 2021
hThe first ever Black Inclusion Week takes place between 10 and 16 May 2021. The aim is to tackle inequalities and celebrate Black Inclusion. The murder of George Floyd which was caught on video in the US. This motivated protests all over the UK, and ignited a national debate over Britain’s history. In response to…
Ramadan
Our students and staff from the Muslim faith will be observing the month of Ramadan over the period 12 April – 11 May 2021. Our students and staff from the Muslim faith will be observing the month of Ramadan (a period of fasting) this year over the period 12 April – 11 May 2021. The exact…
Trans Day of Visibility 2021
Wednesday 31 March 2021 marks Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV), which takes place every year to celebrate trans and non-binary people, and raise awareness of discrimination faced by trans people worldwide. The day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender and gender non-conforming people while raising awareness of the work that is…
Women of Achievement Awards Ceremony 2021
Women of Achievement Awards ceremony 2021 The Women of Achievement Awards support the University’s Equality and Inclusion Framework objectives towards the recruitment, retention and advancement of women across the University. This year we are especially pleased that Professor Simone Buitendijk, our Vice-Chancellor, will give a welcome and introduction to the award ceremony, which will be…
International Women’s Day 2021
Officially marked on Monday 8 March, celebrations and events will be virtually showcased all week to mark this event. Look out for this year’s theme of #ChooseToChallenge which will be used across all sectors to promote the day. We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality and we can all…
LGBT+ History Month 2021
February is LGBT+ History Month, and the theme for 2021 is ‘Body, Mind and Spirit’. LGBT+ History Month is a month long celebration of LGBT+ history, and the history of gay rights and related civil rights movements. It takes place every February in the UK, and aims to promote and celebrate equality and diversity. The…
LGBTQ+ STEM Day 18 November 2020
The third International LGBTQ+ People in STEM Day takes place on 18 November 2020. External Events Creating Paths to Inclusion in STEM Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2020 Time: 13:00-14:00 About: Join STEM Equals as they talk about their four year research and impact project focused on creating more inclusive STEM communities for women and LGBT…
Inter Faith Week 8th-15th November
Inter Faith Week takes place from Sunday 8 – Sunday 15 November and it provides an opportunity to strengthen relationships and understanding between people of different faiths and beliefs. This awareness week intends to create increased understanding of the diversity of faith communities in the UK, and celebrate their contribution to society. Inter faith cooperation and…
Black History Month 2020
October marks Black History Month in the UK, the annual celebration and acknowledgement of the history, achievements and contributions that people of African and Caribbean backgrounds have made to this country over many generations. The aim of Black History Month is to promote knowledge, understanding and an awareness of Black History. If you wish to…
National Inclusion Week 2020
Contents of this page: Introduction University of Leeds Events Black History Walks Support and Resources for Staff and Students Introduction Celebrate everyday inclusion in all its forms during this year’s National Inclusion Week (NIW) which takes place between 28 September – 4 October. It’s a chance to share and promote inspiring inclusion practices and…