Bespoke Training
The development of a working environment that is fully diverse and inclusive is a responsibility shared by every member of the department. The College offers a range of courses to raise awareness, to combat bias and to promote understanding of various issues around equality, diversity and inclusion.
Further support and information can be obtained from the College’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Centre.
In addition, the Department of Life Sciences arranges bespoke training sessions – see below for details. If you have a suggestion for a course or event that would be beneficial, please contact Geetika Masters
Training
Unconscious Bias
Training materials developed for DoLS Staff:
Additional Resources
- Blue-eyed/brown eyed experiment - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQAmdZvKf6M
- http://www.janeelliott.com/
Useful Tests:
Feedback from participants
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What will you do differently as a result of attending this module? |
General comments |
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Stop, think! |
Very good, thought provoking. |
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Do something about UCAS applications & anonymity. |
Cheers! |
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It’s useful to see examples of such type of selection especially the difference between fast and slow responses. |
Very useful – I am involved in Recruitment and it will be useful to be aware of unconscious bias in shortlisting |
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Be more aware of the multiple factors that can lead to bias. |
Very useful. |
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I will consider more deeply my interaction with my colleagues. |
Very good. |
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I will share the material. |
Surprisingly positive.
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Remind myself to consider unconscious bias when recruiting |
It was noteworthy (and ironic) that some people attending found it difficult to change their prior views, at least initially. This stuff is important. |
Bullying & Harassment
Training materials prepared for DoLS Staff
Feedback from Participants
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What will you do differently as a result of attending this module? |
General comments |
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Think better before I act |
Really interesting and useful session |
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Listen more carefully to my staff |
Great course – offer it to Postdocs as well |
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Will be better prepared to deal with issues as they arise |
Good, thought provoking case studies |
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Aware of point of contact |
Thank you, good training |
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Be more mindful and aware of possible bullying and harassment |
Very useful |
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Read the College’s policy in detail and familiarise myself with legal issues |
Very helpful (pleasant surprise!) |