The purpose of this Staff Network is to provide a safe, supportive and confidential forum for sharing experiences, networking and discussing identified issues that affect members of staff with disabilities across the University; agree and implement possible solutions and make recommendations to senior stakeholders and the EDI Committee. It also intends to promote the interests of the diverse staff, raise awareness about disability diversity and inclusion and make input into the policies and practices of the University.
The network aims to:
- promote the interest of disabled staff employed at the University of Greenwich,
- provide a safe, supportive and confidential environment for members to discuss their experiences and issues faced in the workplace,
- work with senior stakeholders towards developing an inclusive culture and fairness for all,
- act as a channel for communication and consultation between staff and senior stakeholders,
- provide an opportunity for members to share information on local and national policy and developments,
- influence policy development to ensure that the diverse equality perspectives are proactively considered,
- gain and share an understanding of the experiences of staff from diverse backgrounds, and highlight any inequalities that influence learning and teaching,
- celebrate the diversity of the workforce by participating in national and local events relating to Disability,
- promote opportunities for social networking.
You can see the network meetings below, and for further information the network can be contacted at: disability@gre.ac.uk
