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Gender breakdown at course level

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Figures on the gender make-up of the student body for 2013-14 were broken down to discipline level, and to level of study, in Patterns and Trends in UK Higher Education 2015, a report released by Universities UK. The figures originally come from the Higher Education Statistics Agency’s student record.

The majority of subjects are skewed significantly to either men or women, with 10 of the 19 disciplines at least 60 per cent female, and five at least 60 per cent male. The figures cover students of all nationalities studying at UK universities.  More

Transphobic crime up 25% in London, Met says

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There has been a 25% increase in hate crimes against transgender people, according to figures released by the Met Police.

In the year to October 2015, 135 transgender hate offences were recorded, compared with 108 last year.

The Met believes the rise is partly explained by more people reporting such crimes, and is urging any victims of transphobia to come forward.  More

Religion and Belief Open Meetings – Avery Hill and Medway

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Thank you to those who had attended the first meeting in October at the Greenwich campus. We value your contribution so far and shall be in touch shortly.

Why should you attend?

The Open Meeting for staff is just the beginning. It will be an opportunity for you to tell us what you think the planned Forum on Religion and Belief should include;

· Bring your expertise in any area of Religion and Belief
· Raise any concerns you may have
· Tell us what you are already doing in the University around Religion and Belief
· Volunteer for the forum

We hope to further improve student experience, and offer growth and enrichment opportunities for both students and staff.

If you would like to be part of this new venture, please register your attendance on either of the links below or get in touch if you cannot attend but wish to express an interest.

Avery Hill. Mary Seacole S011

Thursday 26th November 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm

Register your attendance by clicking on the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/religion-and-belief-forum-open-meeting-avery-hill-campus-tickets-19329962438

OR

Medway. Blake Building B028

Wednesday 9th December 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm

Register your attendance by clicking on the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/religion-and-belief-open-meeting-medway-campus-tickets-19330422815

We hope you can make it.

Claire W. Clark Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Catherine Martindale, Roman Catholic Lay Champlain. Member of the Chaplaincy Team

 

 

Allotment gardening ‘can boost mental well-being’, according to study

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Gardening in an allotment can improve mood and self-esteem, according to research by two universities.

The study, by Westminster and Essex universities, questioned 269 people – around half of whom did some gardening.

The results revealed that those who spent as little as 30 minutes a week in their allotments saw significant gains in mental well-being, according to the Journal of Public Health.  More

Mental health equality call gets high profile backing

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A campaign calling for an increase in funding for mental health services in England has been launched.

Over 200 celebrities have backed the push for mental health to be treated as seriously as other illnesses.

It was launched by former mental health minister Norman Lamb, Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell and former Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell.

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said treatment had made “great strides” but more could be done to improve services.

The government increased overall mental health funding to £11.7bn in 2014/15.
But Mr Lamb said people with mental ill health “don’t get the same right to access treatment on a timely basis that everyone else gets”. He called it a “historic injustice.”

His son was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder at the age of 15 and Mr Campbell has spoken about his battle with depression.  More