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REF and equality: Train the trainer events
Related subject: StaffBooking now open for events to help you deliver REF equality training
REF and equality: Train the trainer (Birmingham)
Related subject: StaffHelping you deliver REF equality training
REF and equality: Train the trainer (Cardiff)
Related subject: StaffHelping you deliver REF equality training
REF and equality: Train the trainer (Belfast)
Related subject: StaffHelping you deliver REF equality training
REF and equality: Train the trainer (London)
Related subject: StaffHelping you deliver REF equality training
REF and equality: Train the trainer (Edinburgh)
Related subject: StaffHelping you deliver REF equality training
REF: Complex circumstances examples
Related subject: StaffWorked examples of tariff reduction in complex individual circumstances
Research Excellence Framework and equality workshops materials Northern Ireland
Materials from ECU's workshops on the REF and equality for equality and diversity practitioners in Northern Ireland
Research Excellence Framework and equality workshops materials
Materials from ECU's workshops on the REF and equality for equality and diversity practitioners in England, Scotland and Wales
Research Excellence Framework and equality workshop: Northern Ireland
Related subject: StaffA half-day workshop to explore the equality requirements of the REF2014
Research Excellence Framework and equality workshop: Bristol (Afternoon)
Related subject: StaffA half-day workshop to explore the equality requirements of the REF2014
Research Excellence Framework and equality workshop: Bristol (Morning)
Related subject: StaffA half-day workshop to explore the equality requirements of the REF2014
Research Excellence Framework and equality workshop: London (Afternoon)
Related subject: StaffA half-day workshop to explore the equality requirements of the REF2014 (Booking still open)
Research Excellence Framework and equality workshop: London (Morning)
Related subject: StaffA half-day workshop to explore the equality requirements of the REF2014 (Booking still open)
Research Excellence Framework and equality workshop: Edinburgh (Afternoon)
Related subject: StaffA half-day workshop to explore the equality requirements of the REF2014
Research Excellence Framework and equality workshop: Manchester (Afternoon)
Related subject: StaffA half-day workshop to explore the equality requirements of the REF2014 (Booking closed)
Research Excellence Framework and equality workshop: Manchester (Morning)
Related subject: StaffA half-day workshop to explore the equality requirements of the REF2014 (Booking closed)
Maternity leave and the REF
Related subject: Gender | StaffEarly decision on reduction of outputs due to maternity leave
Athena SWAN: research measures the charter as a success
Related subject: Gender | StaffResearch into Athena SWAN Charter finds positive impact at all levels
REF consultation on draft panel criteria and working methods
Related subject: StaffECU response to equality considerations in the Research Excellence Framework
Athena SWAN: Measuring success 2011
Related subject: Gender | StaffResearching the impact of the Athena SWAN Charter for women in science
Research Excellence Framework and equality
Related subject: Staff | GeneralSupporting institutions, REF assessment units, panels and subpanels to understand their obligations to equality and ensure the widest possible range of submissions
REF 2014 materials
Related subject: StaffMaterials and guidance for panels, subpanels and units of assessment
Codes of practice: frequently asked questions
Related subject: Staff | GeneralAdvice on submitting codes of practice
Equality impact assessment and the REF
Related subject: Staff | GeneralPractical information on carrying out an equality impact assessment in relation to their Research Excellence Framework (REF) code of practice. These web pages are aimed at REF managers and equality and diversity staff and have been commissioned by the REF team
Codes of practice
Related subject: Staff | GeneralInformation on the development of a code of practice to accompany the Research Excellence Framework 2014 Assessment framework and guidance on submissions
Chief Medical Officer links gender equality to future funding
Related subject: Gender | StaffCalls for medical schools to achieve Athena SWAN Silver award to gain funding for biomedical research centres and units
Athena SWAN award winners announced
Related subject: Gender | StaffAwards commend institutions and departments for gender equality in SET subjects
ECU and HEA support conference on promoting inclusive change
Related subject: Race | StudentsUniversity of Greenwich host conference addressing equality and success for BME students
Take part in our new pilot schemes
Related subject: Gender | Race | StaffGood practice in employment recognition schemes in development for gender and race
Improving the degree attainment of black and minority ethnic students
Related subject: Race | StudentsA joint Higher Education Academy and ECU commentary on supporting BME students to achieve better degrees
Supporting BME students to acheive
Related subject: Race | StudentsECU and HEA publish commentary on improving the degree attainment of black and minority ethnic (BME) students
Athena SWAN funding statement
Related subject: GenderECU and UKRC confirm commitment to continued development of charter supporting women in SET
Mainstreaming: equality at the heart of further and higher education
Related subject: Age | Disability | Gender | Trans | Race | Religion and belief | Sexual orientation | Staff | Students | General | Equality Act | ScotlandResearch to enable Scottish higher education institutions and colleges to mainstream equality into their core functions
'Non-traditional' students find it more difficult to find work placements in the arts and cultural sector
Related subject: StudentsECU research finds pathways to working in arts and culture are unequal
Work placements in the creative industries: good placements for all students
Related subject: Disability | Gender | RaceStaff and student diversity, equality and access toolkits
Work placements in the arts and cultural sector: diversity, equality and access
Related subject: Disability | Gender | RaceResearch into the barriers faced by some students trying to access work placements
HEIs recognised at Athena SWAN award ceremony
Related subject: GenderWork of institutions and individual departments to further women in science is celebrated
HE commended for supporting the career progression of women in SET
Related subject: Gender | StaffFurther Athena SWAN award winners have been announced
Athena SWAN Charter 2010 award winners announced
Related subject: GenderTwenty-seven higher education institutions and individual departments have been successful
Disability legislation: practical guidance for academic staff (revised)
Related subject: Disability
Provides academic staff with clear information about how to apply disability legislation to teaching and learning
Postgraduate Review
Related subject: StudentsECU's response to the Postgraduate Review call-out for evidence
UUK event: Universities and active ageing: engaging older learners
Related subject: AgeEngaging older learners in education and training
Sensory access in higher education: guidance report 2009
Related subject: Disability | Staff | Students
Making sure the campus environment doesn't disadvantage sensory impaired staff or students
How can academics ensure the materials they produce are accessible for all students?
Related subject: Disability
Athena SWAN Chair vacancy
Related subject: GenderAthena SWAN seeks energetic and influential Chair and new members for the Steering committee
Equality Act briefings and seminars
Related subject: Age | Disability | Gender | Trans | Race | Religion and belief | Sexual orientation | Staff | Students | General | Equality ActSupporting the sector in meeting the new legislative requirements of the Equality Act 2010
Impact of the process to promote equality and diversity in the Research Assessment Exercise 2008
Related subject: Staff | General
A review of the impact of the RAE2008 process on different equality groups
PDF: Impact of the process to promote equality and diversity in the Research Assessment Exercise 2008
Related subject: Staff | GeneralResearch report into equality and diversity in the Research Assessment Exercise 2008
Research Assessment Exercise 2008 and equality
Related subject: StaffExamples of codes of practice, training materials and other documents submitted to the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008
DOC: Impact of the process to promote equality and diversity in the Research Assessment Exercise 2008
Related subject: Staff | GeneralResearch report into equality and diversity in the Research Assessment Exercise 2008 (Word version)
Religious observance in higher education: institutional timetabling and work patterns
Related subject: Religion and belief | Staff | Students
The first in a series of briefings and case studies on reconciling religious observance and academic or management responsibilities
Research Assessment Exercise 2008 and equality
Related subject: GenderArticle in The Guardian by ECU Chief Executive about the equality implications of RAE 2008
Exclusion of native language qualifications
Related subject: Race | StudentsAdmissions policies that exclude native language qualifications
Ethnicity, gender and degree attainment: final report
Related subject: Gender | Race | Students
Summarising the findings of research into the impact of ethnicity and gender on degree attainment
Research Assessment Exercise 2008: Equality briefing
Related subject: General | StaffEquality briefing for Research Assessment Exercise panel chairs, members and secretaries
Athena SWAN Charter
Related subject: Gender | StaffA membership and awards scheme to promote and recognise good employment practice for women working in science, technology, engineering, medicine and mathematics (STEMM) in higher education and research institutes
Research staff
Related subject: Gender | Race | StaffPromoting equality for research staff in higher education
Effective equality impact assessment
Related subject: GeneralMaterials and guidance for effective equality impact assessments
What support should we provide to student parents?
Related subject: Gender | StudentsWe receive many requests from student parents for childcare and arrangement of classes and exams to help them balance their studies with their caring responsibilities – what level of support should we provide?
Does UK law cover disabled people from overseas?
Related subject: Disability | StudentsDoes our institiution need to consider the requirements of disabled people working, studying and using the services of our HEI, even when they are non-UK nationals?
How do we keep up academic standards without discriminating against disabled applicants?
Related subject: Disability | StudentsHow would you advise that we maintain academic standards expected of students joining the institution without discriminating against disabled applicants?
What are competence standards and how can we avoid discrimination?
Related subject: Disability | StudentsWhat are competence standards and how can institutions ensure they do not directly discriminate against disabled students?
How does disability equality legislation apply to higher education institutions?
Related subject: Disability | Staff | Students
How are we affected by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities?
Related subject: Disability | StudentsDoes the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities have any consequences for higher education institutions?
DOC: Ethnicity, gender and degree attainment: final report
Related subject: Gender | Race | StudentsSummarising the findings of research into the impact of ethnicity and gender on degree attainment
PDF: Ethnicity, gender and degree attainment: final report
Related subject: Gender | Race | StudentsSummarising the findings of research into the impact of ethnicity and gender on degree attainment
PDF: Complex circumstances examples
Related subject: StaffDownload ECU's worked examples of complex individual staff circumstances in PDF
DOC: Complex circumstances examples
Related subject: StaffDownload ECU's worked examples of complex individual staff circumstances
DOC: Disability legislation: practical guidance for academic staff (revised)
Related subject: DisabilityAn accessible Word version of this publication
PDF: Disability legislation: practical guidance for academic staff (revised)
Related subject: DisabilityDownload the PDF version of this publication
PDF: Sensory access in higher education: guidance report 2009
Guidance on inclusive and accessible design for higher education institutions