Human Resources Division

Useful documents

E&D Publications

• Thinking Globally
  The University has produced Thinking Globally, which provides information for LGB&T staff and students working and studying at home and abroad.

• Annual Race Lecture 2011

• Supporting Bisexual Staff
  A presentation on Bisexuality which was the subject of a briefing to Dignity@Work Contacts in July 2011.

• E&D Events, October – December 2011
  E&D Events, April – June 2011
  E&D Events, January – March 2011
  E&D Events, October – December 2010

• Calendar of key faith festivals, seasons and diversity days, 2011–12
  The University's Chaplaincy Development Group produces a calendar of significant dates, developed in partnership between the collegiate University, the Equality & Diversity section and the Chaplain to University staff. These dates are highlighted in order to help with the planning of University activities and functions.

• Gypsy Roma Traveller (GRT) History Month, June 2010

• Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) History Season Programme Oct – Dec 2010
  The University celebrates Black History Month with a range of events.

• Cambridge & diversity
  An A4 booklet including stories and photographs. Pocket sized booklet including photographs and inspirational quotes.

• Diversity Networks 2011–2012
  This booklet outlines the work of the University of Cambridge in progressing equality through its staff and student networks.

• Diversity Networks 2010–2011
  This booklet outlines the work of the University of Cambridge in progressing equality through its staff and student networks.

• Thinking in Two Languages: My Adventures in Science and Literature
  WiSETI talk by Professor Sunetra Gupta in March 2011.

• WiSETI Women in Science, Engineering and Technology Initiative
  Summary Report 2010

• People Matter Day, 1 December 2010

Other Useful Publications

• The Equality and Human Rights Commission has produced Equality Act guidance for Employers and Education providers.
• The Government Equality Office has information on the introduction of the Equality Act.
• The Equality Challenge Unit has produced guidance for HE sector.
• ACAS Equality Act 2010 Information and Guide.
• International Women's Day 2011
• LGBT History Month 2012
• LGBT History Month 2011
• The Benjamin Zephaniah Poetry Prize
• Fyne Times, February 2011
• Lesbian and Gay Rights in the World: There has been significant progress towards equality relating to sexual orientation in the UK in the past 40 years. Globally, 110 states/terror ties have some form of anti-discrimination law relating to sexual orientation. However, there are still over 80 states/territories that persecute Lesbians and Gays.
• Lesbian, gay bisexual people in later life
• The experience of black and minority ethnic staff in higher education in England
• Managing the interface: sexual orientation and faith

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has produced guidance on the new Public Equality Duties. These relate to:

1. The essential guide to the public sector equality duty
2. Equality analysis and the equality duty. A guide for public authorities
3. Engagement and the equality duty. A guide for public authorities
4. Equality objectives and the equality duty. A guide for public authorities
5. Equality information and the equality duty. A guide for public authorities