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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
Monitoring sex and gender - HESA student record
Related subject: Gender | Trans | Staff | StudentsRecommendations on monitoring from ECU
Equitable admissions: helping underrepresented groups enter HE
Related subject: StudentsTake part in ECU's work to further the admission of underrepresented groups into into higher education
Annual sector survey now open
Related subject: GeneralTell us what you think of our work, and your priorities for the future in our inaugural annual survey of stakeholders in the higher education sector
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
New Equality Act guidance: Specific duties for England
Related subject: Equality ActECU revises guidance as final regulations confirmed
BME staff face discrimination in higher education
Related subject: Race | StaffECU report highlights discrimination in HE in England
Revised draft regualtions for PSED in Scotland published
Related subject: Equality Act | ScotlandConsultation now open on the public sector equality duty in Scotland
English specific duties passed
Related subject: Equality ActChanges to the public sector equality duty for England
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
Update: Draft specific duties regulations for England
Related subject: Equality ActTimescales change again for public sector equality duty - draft specific duties
Job opportunity: Engagement Officer (Further education)
1-year fixed term post delivering ECU services and projects in further education, especially in Scotland
Access agreements: ECU response
Related subject: StudentsECU responds to publication of access agreements
Religion and belief impacts on staff and student experiences of higher education
Related subject: Religion and belief | Staff | StudentsECU research launched today (11 July 2011)
ECU and HEA support conference on promoting inclusive change
Related subject: Race | StudentsUniversity of Greenwich host conference addressing equality and success for BME students
Specific duties for England laid before Parliament
Related subject: Equality ActRedrafted public sector equality duty (England) specific duties announced
Book launch: Education, disability and social policy
Related subject: Disability | StudentsBook edited by ECU chief executive David Ruebain and Steve Haines launched
Take part in our new pilot schemes
Related subject: Gender | Race | StaffGood practice in employment recognition schemes in development for gender and race
Late changes to equality legislation will create more work and less certainty
Related subject: Equality ActECU response to government policy review of the public sector equality duty for England
Event: Meeting the specific duties in Wales
Related subject: Equality ActPractical events for HE staff working directly with the Welsh specific duties
Equality Act 2010 duty commences today
Related subject: Equality ActA detailed update on recent Equality Act developments
Welsh specific public sector equality duties commence tomorrow
Related subject: Equality ActRegulations for Welsh HEIs and HEFCW will commence on 6 April 2011
Share your examples: Improving the experience of BME staff
Related subject: Race | StaffECU is looking for examples of effective interventions to improve the experience of black and minority ethnic (BME) staff working in higher education
Equality Act: Meeting the specific duties event materials
Related subject: Equality ActPresentations from ECU and HEEON events available to download
Welsh specific public sector equality duties
Related subject: Equality ActRegulations for Welsh HEIs and HEFCW to come into force on 6 April 2011
Specific public sector equality duties for England delayed
Related subject: Equality ActGovernment announces withdrawal and revision of specific public sector equality duties
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
Scottish specific duties to be redrafted
Related subject: Equality ActScottish government decides specific duties will not be passed in their current form
Join ECU, HEEON and EHRC at our Equality Act events
Related subject: Equality ActPractical events for HE staff working directly with the English specific duties
Deadline for publishing data changed
Related subject: Equality ActChanges to the draft regulations for the public sector equality duty for England
Athena SWAN funding statement
Related subject: GenderECU and UKRC confirm commitment to continued development of charter supporting women in SET
Draft regulations for the public sector equality duty announced
Related subject: Equality ActThe Government Equalities Office announced the draft regulations for the public sector equality duty in England on Wednesday 12 January 2011
ECU response to National Secular Society
Related subject: Religion and beliefECU responds to NSS claims that religion and belief survey has a pro-religious bias
ECU responses to specific duties consultations
Related subject: Equality ActFinal submissions to Scottish and Welsh consultations published
Focus resources on key equality areas, says ECU
Related subject: GeneralHigher education institutions must prioritise their efforts to focus on the key challenges ahead
Many HEIs are letting down pregnant students
Related subject: Gender | StudentsNew legal responsibilities to ensure pregnant students don't face discrimination
Equality Act guidance updated
Related subject: Equality ActECU's Equality Act guidance has been updated
'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
Scottish government Equality Act consultation response published
Related subject: Equality ActECU today published a draft response to the proposed public sector Equality Duty regulations for Scotland
Groundbreaking survey into religion and belief is launched
Related subject: Religion and belief | Staff | StudentsStaff and students in higher education with a religion or belief invited to take part
Equality Act 2010: October provisions now in force
Related subject: Equality ActNinety per cent of the Equality Act 2010 brought into force on 1 October 2010
Target bursaries where they will be most effective, says ECU
Related subject: StudentsECU comment on new research by the Office of Fair Access
HEIs recognised at Athena SWAN award ceremony
Related subject: GenderWork of institutions and individual departments to further women in science is celebrated
ECU to support the Scottish higher education sector
Related subject: GeneralJoint ECU and Scottish Funding Council statement
HE commended for supporting the career progression of women in SET
Related subject: Gender | StaffFurther Athena SWAN award winners have been announced
Equality Act 2010: public sector Equality Duty consultation open
Related subject: Equality ActThe Government Equalities Office has published a draft of the specific duties of the public sector Equality Duty
ECU to support the Scottish higher education sector
Related subject: GeneralECU is extending its work to promote equality and diversity in the Scottish higher education sector from 1 September 2010
Athena SWAN Charter 2010 award winners announced
Related subject: GenderTwenty-seven higher education institutions and individual departments have been successful
Equality impact assessments vital during restructuring and redundancies
Related subject: GeneralHigher education institutions must prove restructuring and redundancy decisions meet equality regulations, following increased scrutiny of the sector
Higher education institutions reap the benefits of working in partnership with disabled students
Related subject: Disability | StudentsHigher Education Academy and ECU launch guidance showing that the way institutions engage with disabled students makes a real difference to the student learning experience, and the institution as a whole
Rise in number of HEIs seeking advice on supporting trans people
Related subject: Gender | Trans | Staff | StudentsHEIs actively seeking to support trans staff and students
Equality Act 2010: Higher education sector needs to be ready
Related subject: Equality ActUniversities and higher education institutions need to prepare for new equality legislation, expected to come in to effect in October 2010
ECU publishes resource to promote equality in pay
Related subject: Gender | StaffHEIs have the power to tackle the gender pay gap, says ECU
ECU urges vice-chancellors to deliver lesbian, gay and bisexual equality
Related subject: Sexual orientation | Staff | StudentsHEIs need to take a serious approach to wiping out discrimination against LGB staff and students, says ECU
Team appointed for sector-wide religion and belief research
Related subject: Religion and beliefTeam appointed for ECU project Religion and belief in HE: researching the experiences of staff and students
Equality Bill passed by Parliament
Related subject: Equality ActECU welcomes bold step forward in tackling discrimination
ECU welcomes commitment to promoting fairness in the Research Excellence Framework
ECU response to the initial decisions on the REF
Government's postgraduate review is a missed opportunity to remove barriers for disabled students
ECU response to the Postgraduate Review
ECU and sector work supporting students highlighted by government
Related subject: Disability | StudentsGovernment responds to National Student Forum recommendations on improving the student experience
HE workforce overview shows positive equality trends
HEFCE workforce overview highlights progress on equality
Equality Bill has the potential to accelerate positive workforce trends
Related subject: Equality ActECU response to HEFCE Higher education workforce framework 2010
Equality Challenge Unit appoints new chief executive
David Ruebain joins the higher education equality body
Equality Bill update: government responds to consultation on specific duties
Related subject: Equality ActECU update on the proposals for specific duties
Disabled Student Allowances (DSA) and funding cuts
Effects of DSA backlog may be exacerbated by higher education funding cuts
Book now for heidi equality training
Related subject: GeneralPractical training sessions for equality and diversity practitioners
HEIs must ensure campuses are accessible to all
Related subject: DisabilityAccessibility must not be allowed to slip down the agenda, says ECU
Environmental concerns ruled a 'belief'
Related subject: Religion and beliefEnvironmental concerns are capable of protection under the Employment Equality (Religion or belief) Regulations 2003
Athena SWAN Chair vacancy
Related subject: GenderAthena SWAN seeks energetic and influential Chair and new members for the Steering committee
Chief Executive appointment process now open
ECU invites applications for the role of Chief Executive
Report reveals significant challenges ahead for equality in higher education
Related subject: Staff | Students | GeneralProgress made but challenges still exist
Review of ECU highlights its value for the HE sector in difficult economic climate
Related subject: GeneralECU funding confirmed until 2015
ECU response to the Equality Bill consultation now online
Related subject: Equality ActECU's consultation response is now available for higher education institutions to download
2009 SWAN award winners announced
Related subject: Gender35 awards have been made to universities and departments bringing the total number of awards to 53
ECU welcomes new Policy Director
Equality Challenge Unit today announced the appointment of Levi Pay to the role of Interim Policy Director
Equality Bill update: New 'dual discrimination' law proposed
Related subject: General | Equality ActGovernment proposes new 'dual discrimination' clause
Nicola Dandridge named as new Chief Executive of UUK
Nicola Dandridge to step down following three highly successful years as Chief Executive of Equality Challenge Unit
ECU response to HESA findings that average age of UK academics is increasing
Age increase reinforces need for institutions to consider removing the mandatory retirement age, says ECU
Religious observance in higher education
Related subject: Religion and beliefECU publishes guidance on reconciling religious observance with timetabling and work patterns
Equality Bill published
Related subject: General | Equality ActNew equality law will require universities and colleges to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations
Lawful positive action or unlawful discrimination?
ECU issues guidance on student and applicant admissions and bursaries
Equality Bill due to be published after Easter
Related subject: General | Equality ActEquality Bill expected around 20 April 2009
ECU response to HESA Staff Record 2007/08
Higher education sector needs to continue to address barriers to female academic career progression, says ECU
UK moves step closer to ratifying UN Convention on disability rights
Related subject: DisabilityThe Minister for Disabled People has announced the start of the parliamentary process to ratify the UN Convention.
Higher education sector needs to address sexual orientation and trans-status discrimination
Related subject: Trans | Sexual orientation | Staff | StudentsResearch into the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans staff and students highlights discrimination on campus
Minister warns of antisemitism in HE
Related subject: Religion and belief | GeneralMinister for Higher Education says boycotting Israelis unjust
Equality Bill faces delay
Related subject: GeneralNew bill may be pushed back from scheduled April release
Annual leave still accrued during long term sickness
Related subject: DisabilityEuropean ruling on annual holiday rights
Recruiting disabled employees and encouraging disclosure
Related subject: DisabilityGood practice examples wanted for new guidance
First research into experiences of LGBT staff and students in HE to be unveiled
Related subject: Trans | Sexual orientation | Staff | StudentsBooking now open for this not-to-be-missed conference, 4 March 2009
ECU's work in 2009
Related subject: GeneralECU announces packed programme for the new year
New public duty proposed
Related subject: GeneralSocial mobility white paper proposes a new duty on the public sector to tackle socio-economic disadvantage
High Court ruling on impact assessments underlines significance of public sector duties
Related subject: Race | GeneralThe High Court has found that a local Council acted unlawfully by failing to carry out a race equality impact assessment before changing funding conditions for organisations dealing with domestic violence
Familiarity of statistics should not obscure the reality of continuing inequalities in higher education, warns Equality Challenge Unit
Equality Challenge Unit publishes equality statistics for the HE sector
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