Linked to the University’s EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) and People Strategies, Diversity and Wellbeing Week 2016 promoted awareness and understanding of our diverse student and staff population by bringing together an array of internal and external engagement activities and exhibition stalls which will helped us to share, learn and stay informed.

In collaboration with the University Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team, Students Union, GK Unions and Student Services, the week’s theme looked at situations from a different point of view to empathise and understand by changing perception. Here are some of the activities that took place:

14 March – Greenwich Campus

At our Greenwich Campus we could take part in the ‘EDI Key Inspirational People’ photography campaign. What does EDI mean to you? #Equality

Or find out about the‘Inspirational Women’ Poster display which lightlighted the nominated role models from the University of Greenwich. #SheInspiresme

There were also stalls and information relating to Sustainability, Healthy Eating, Safety Unit, Stroke Association, LGBT+ stallholders and many more…

14 March – Greenwich Campus

Our LGBT+ Staff Network held a LGBT+ Rights in the Commonwealth evening seminar.

16 March – Medway Campus

Joining together with our friends from the GK Unions and their Diversity Fayre , we enjoyed Traditional Bhangra dancing, Chinese cultural dancing, demonstration of various martial arts, sign language choir and more. We were able to sample World Cuisines including: Moroccan style couscous, Tandoori chicken curry, Greek salad, Mexican nachos, Chinese sweet and sour chicken, Thai spring rolls, French crepes and let’s not forget, the traditional English tea with scones, cream and jam.

      18 March – Avery Hill Campus

At Avery Hill we were joined by a selection of stallholders such as Diabetes UK, Student Wellbeing, Information Library Services, Cancer Prevention, Student Voice, LGBT+ Staff Network, Sustainability and many more.

18 March Greenwich Campus – ORNC Chapel

Favourite Choral Classics Concert.

The University Choir and Orchestra in collaboration with the Blackheath Halls Youth Choir  celebrated the diverse music played by composers of both genders and all sexualities plus the Choir  demonstrated their sign language skills.

19 March David Fussey Sports Hall 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm

Our Students Union organised a five a side football session to hightlight the ‘Kick It Out’ campaign (reducing discrimination in football).

There was also the following campaigns running throughtout the week.

#takeastand week is part of BUCS’ Take a Stand Campaign #teamgreenwich

Equality Facebook Campaign #Equality

Rainbow Laces Campaign

The week was very successful and we would like to thank all those who took part and came along and joined in.