Human Resources Division
Women's Staff Network
Welcome to the University's Women's Staff Network (WSN). We welcome all female staff working for the University, a College or an associated institution.
About the WSN
The Equality & Diversity section is working closely with women at all levels of the University developing a clear strategy to raise gender concerns.
During 2009–10, the previous Women's Networks at the University were combined to form one group clearly focused on progressing the University's gender objectives.
Events hosted by the WSN and targeted at women in the University clearly show that women are seeking support with their personal and career development. To illustrate this, the workshops ‘Releasing Your Potential’, held twice within the year due to popular demand, and ‘Widening Your Circle of Influence’ attracted more than 200 women. These sessions, and the popularity of the events in the International Women's Day Programme in March 2009, indicate how the WSN is working with the University to offer increasingly successful activities of importance and relevance to all female staff.
If you would like to know more about the work of the WSN email equality@admin.cam.ac.uk or call Sarah Dickinson on (7)60424.
Steering Group
Katie Bright, Chair
Katie is the Adminstrative Team Leader in the Centre for Personal and Professional Development.
Sarah Dickinson, Secretary
Sarah is the WiSETI Project Office in the E&D Section.
Advice, help and support
Advice: Your Rights Are Protected in Law
The University of Cambridge is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to a pro-active and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity (p151 Statutes and Ordinances).
This means that the University will make every effort to foster a study and work environment that is free of unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation for female staff and students.
Support
The University provides support to staff through the:
- Dignity@Work scheme.
- HR policies, HR Business Managers and HR Advisors.
- Diversity Networks.
- University Counselling Service.
Complaints
Members of staff who believe that they have been discriminated against on grounds of gender may make a complaint via the University's:
- Grievance procedures in connection with their terms and conditions of employment.
- Dignity@Work Policy.
External links
Cambridge Human Rights and Equality Support Service (CHESS)
CHESS provides free help, advice, guidance, support and advocacy to individuals and families who are experiencing or have experienced discrimination, harassment or victimisation because of:
- Age.
- Disability.
- Gender Reassignment.
- Marriage and Civil Partnership.
- Pregnancy and Maternity.
- Race.
- Religion and Belief
- Sex and Sexual Orientation.
It helps with:
- Problems in the work-place.
- Issues with employers/employment agencies.
- Problems getting access to services such as housing, healthcare, education and social welfare.
- Issues with the police, courts or prison service.
- Issues with other organisations.
- Problems with other members of the public.
To book an appointment call 01223 462615 or email chessenquiries@cecf.co.uk. See also the service's opening hours.