Human Resources Division

Useful resources

Document	Publication year	Produced by	Protected characteristic	Summary
Equitable admissions for underrepresented groups	2012	Equality Challenge Unit
Guidance on the age discrimination ban in services and public functions for service providers and customers	2012	Home Office	Age	Provides information and guidance for service providers and customers on the age discrimination ban in service provision and public functions that came into effect on 1 October 2012.
Ban on age discrimination in the provision of services, public functions and associations: A guide for private clubs and other associations	2012	Home Office	Age	Provides information and guidance on the age discrimination ban in service provision and public functions for private clubs and associations which came into effect on 1 October 2012.
Developing Good Practice in Managing Age Diversity in the HE Sector	2008	Oxford Brookes University	Age	Provides the findings of a research project undertaken with higher education institutions, including the University of Cambridge, into practice related to age-related equalities issues.
Managing flexible retirement and extended working lives in the Higher Education Sector	2010	Oxford Brookes University	Age
Equality & Diversity Summary of the Action Plans for Race, Gender and Disability Equality Schemes	2009	The University of Cambridge	Disability, Gender and Race	Provides historical overview of the development of the University's Equality Schemes. These have been replaced by the Combined Equality Scheme and the Equality Objectives.
Equality & Diversity Annual Data Report 2008/09	2010	The University of Cambridge	Disability, Gender and Race	Provides statistical information on the staff and student profile on the University.
University of Cambridge Equality Objectives 2012–2016	2012	The University of Cambridge	All	Details the University's Equality Objectives focussed on governance, progressing the Combined Equality Scheme, disability and student attainment.
E&D Data Report 2009/10	2011	The University of Cambridge	Disability, Gender and Race	Provides statistical informaiton on the staff and student profile on the University.
Equality & Diversity Annual Review 2009–2010	2011	The University of Cambridge	General	Details the activities undertaken by the University in relation to Equality and Diversity.
Equality & Diversity Information Report 2010–11	2012	The University of Cambridge	General	Information on the activities undertaken by the University in relation to Equality and Diversity in response to the public sector equality duties.
Equality & Diversity Annual Review 2008/09	2010	The University of Cambridge	General	Details the activities undertaken by the University in relation to Equality and Diversity.
University of Cambridge Equality Objectives 2012–2016 (large font)	2012	The University of Cambridge	All	Details the University's Equality Objectives focussed on governance, progressing the Combined Equality Scheme, disability and student attainment.
Combined Equality Scheme (amended 2012)	2012	The University of Cambridge	All	Provides a framework which sets out the public duties and consequential legal compliance requirements of the University in relation to the protected characteristics of Age, Disability, Gender, Gender Reassignment, Pregnancy and Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief and Sexual Orientation.
Equality & Diversity Functions at the University of Cambridge	2011	The University of Cambridge	All	Provides an overview of the University's equality and diversity policy, provision and functions that support compliance with legislation and help to maintain support for teaching and research excellence.
Physics Department Athena SWAN Silver Award Application 2010	2010	The University of Cambridge	Gender	The application of the Physics Department which successfully secured an Athena SWAN Silver Award. The application highlights good practice in meeting the Athena SWAN assessment criteria.
WiSETI Summary Report 2010	2011	The University of Cambridge	Gender	Provides a summary of the WiSETI activities.
WiSETI Report 2010	2011	The University of Cambridge	Gender	Provides a detailed overview of the WiSETI project, including information on the initiatives run by the University that may be of interest to those seeking to engage in Athena SWAN or WiSETI activities.
Guidance on Gender Reassignment for Staff	2012	The University of Cambridge	Gender	Identity Provides information on gender reassignment for both members of staff and managers.
Progressing Outcomes from the 2011 Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGB&T) Consultation	2011	The University of Cambridge	Sexual Orientation and Gender	Identity With limited quantitative information available this paper presents the findings of engagement initiatives undertaken by the University to capture the views and experiences of its LGBT staff and students.
A Guide to Sikhism	2005	Higher Education Academy	Religion or Belief (including no belief)	Provides information on the Sikh religion and implications for higher education institutions.
Diversity Networks	2011	The University of Cambridge	General	Provides information on the University's Diversity Networks and other relevant support services within the University and the local community.
Managing the interface: sexual orientation and faith: A guide for further education and higher education	2010	Lifelong Learning and the Forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality in post-school education	Sexual Orientation and Religion or Belief	Presents the experiences of employers, staff and students in managing the needs and relationships between people of different sexual orientations and religions/beliefs.
Religion and belief in higher education: the experiences of staff and students	2011	ECU	Religion or Belief (including no belief)	Presents a nationwide evidence-base exploring issues around religion and belief in the staff and student experience, including participation, information on discrimination and harassment, religious observance and developing good relations.
A Guide to Christianity	2005	Higher Education Academy	Religion or Belief (including no belief)	Provides information on Christianity and implications for higher education institutions.
Straight Allies: How they help create gay-friendly workplaces	2011	Stonewall	Sexual Orientation	Outlines how heterosexual colleagues within organisations can support a more inclusive workplace for LGB members of staff by actively engaging in the equality agenda.
The experience of black and minority ethnic staff in higher education in England	2011	ECU	Race	Research into the experiences of BME staff relating to data and monitoring, management practices, relationships and support frameworks and leadership and development opportunities. The research also presents the findings of piloted initiatives aimed at implementing change.
A Guide to Buddhism	2010	Higher Education Academy	Religion or Belief (including no belief)	Provides information on Bhuddism and implications for higher education institutions.
A Guide to Judaism	2006	Higher Education Academy	Religion or Belief (including no belief)	Provides information on Judaism and implication for higher education institutions.
A Guide to Hinduism	2006	Higher Education Academy	Religion or Belief (including no belief)	Provides information on Hinduism and implication for higher education institutions.
Thinking Globally: Information for LGB&T Staff and Students Working and Studying at Home or Abroad	2011	The University of Cambridge	Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity	Provides informaton on LGB&T issues in relation to staff and students arriving in Cambridge or leaving to work or study abroad.
Bullying: Preventing the bullying and harassment of gay employees	2007	Stonewall	Sexual Orientation	A resource providing information, advice and guidance on supporting LGB staff and managing issues of bullying and harassment in relation to sexual orientation.
Supporting Bisexual Staff	2011	The University of Cambridge	Sexual Orientation	Information and guidance on supporting bisexual staff and managing issues that may be relevant to bisexual staff.
A Guide to Islam	2005	Higher Education Academy	Religion or Belief (including no belief)	Provides information on Islam and implications for higher education institutions.
University of Cambridge Report on Student Admissions Equality Impact Assessments	2009	Schneider–Ross	Disability, Gender and Race	Equality Impact Assessment on Admission to the University in respect of the protected characteristics of Disabilty, Gender and Race.
Equality Impact Assessment on Student Admissions: Response by the Undergraduate Admissions Committee (UAC)	2009	The University of Cambridge	Disability, Gender and Race	University response to the equality impact assessment on Student Admissions.
Equality Impact Assessment on Undergraduate Student Attainment: Response by the General Board	2009	The University of Cambridge	Disability, Gender and Race	Equality Impact Assessment on Student Attainment in respect of the protected characteristics of Disabilty, Gender and Race.
University of Cambridge: Equality Impact Assessment on Undergraduate Student Attainment	2009	Schneider–Ross	Disability, Gender and Race	University response to the equality impact assessment on Student Attainment
University of Cambridge: Report on the Recruitment Equality Impact Assessment	2008	Schneider–Ross	Disability, Gender and Race	Equality Impact Assessment on Recruitment of Staff in respect of the protected characteristics of Disabilty, Gender and Race.
Equality Impact Assessment on Recruitment: Update on actions stemming from findings and recommendations September 2009	2009	The University of Cambridge	Disability, Gender and Race	University response to the equality impact assessment on Recruitment of Staff.
Women, research and universities: excellence without gender bias	2012	League of European Research Universities	Gender	Pan-European research into gender equality issues within research and universities, highlighting good practice and recommendations.
One Minority at a Time: Being Black and Gay	2012	Runnymede/Stonewall	Race and Sexual Orientation	Considers the issues that impact on Black and Minority Ethnic Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual people.
Lesbian, gay bisexual people in later life	2010	Stonewall	Sexual Orientation, Age and Gender	Research findings into the experiences of older LGB people.
The Double-Glazed-Glass Ceiling	2008	Stonewall	Sexual Orientation and Gender	A Stonewall report considering the experiences of lesbian women in the workplace. The report looks at how gender and sexual orientation interplay and the impact they have on careers and success in the workplace.
Peak Performance	2008	Stonewall	Sexual Orientation	A Stonewall report outlining a business case for good practice in relation to orientation in the workplace. The report considers the experiences of staff and the impact of workplace environment on productivity and performance.
International Students' Services: supporting gay students	2010	ECU	Sexual Orientation	An ECU publication that provides information and advice for staff supporting international students.
Advancing LGB equality	2010	ECU	Sexual Orientation	An ECU guidance publication about improving the experience of lesbian, gay and bisexual staff and students in higher education.
Sensory Access in Higher Education	2009	ECU	Disabilty	An ECU publication on the experiences of disabled students who are blind or partially sighted, deaf or hard of hearing, or within the autistic spectrum. It provides guidance for estates managers, management, support service providers, learning managers and others.
Improving the Degree Attainment of Black and Minority Ethnic Students	2011	ECU	Race	A commentary published by the Higher Education Academy and Equality Challenge Unit to provide higher education institutions with ideas and examples on how to support black and minority ethnic (BME) students to achieve a better degree classification on graduation.
Experiences of black and minority ethnic staff working in higher education	2011	ECU	Race	An ECU published literature review identifying baseline data and providing a synopsis of research-based literature on the experiences of black and minority ethnic (BME) staff in the higher education sector.
Guidance on meeting new legal requirements to support students during pregnancy and maternity	2010	ECU	Pregnancy and Maternity	An ECU publication providing information on how to support students through pregnancy and maternity in light of the changes provided for in the Equality Act 2010.
Trans staff and students in higher education: revised 2010	2010	ECU	Gender Identity	Provides information on good practice in relation to gender reassignment in higher education.
Equality in higher education: statistical report 2011	2011	ECU	General	Statistical information in relation to equalities in higher education.
Managing flexible retirement and extended working lives	2011	ECU	Age	Provides information on good practice in relation to managing flexible retirement.