Updated May calendar |
1 May 2012. The updated version of the calendar for May has now been published. The calendar contains details for all equality and diversity related events taking place this month. The calendar is downloadable from our Calendar page|.
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Updated April calendar|
17 April 2012. We have now published the updated version of the calendar for April. It contains details of events taking place this month. You can download this as well as a full version of the calendar from our Calendar page|.
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International Women's Day|
8 March 2012. 8 March is marked as International Women's Day every year. The day was first observed in 1910. Today, it is a national holiday in 20 countries. Find out more about International Women's Day on the blog|.
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Updated March calendar|
2 March 2012. We have now published the updated version of the calendar for March. It contains information on relevant events taking place this month. Download your copy today - Calendar for March 2012| [PDF]
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International Women's History Month|
1 March 2012. Today marks the beginning of International Women's History Month. The Month seeks to celebrate achievements of women's movement for equality and considers what still needs to be done.
Equality and diversity statement
The School seeks to ensure that people are treated equitably, regardless of age, disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation or personal circumstances.
Equality and diversity are integral to the School's priorities and objectives. We will support inter-faith and inter-cultural dialogue and understanding and engage all students in playing a full and active role in wider engagement with society.
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Single Equality Scheme|
The Single Equality Scheme sets out how we, as an institution, will enhance our equality practices in both our role as an employer of choice and provider of education.
See Single Equality Scheme |for more information and to download the document. Alternatively, click on the links below to download the scheme narrative and action plan.
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Harassment and bullying policy|
The School is committed to a working and learning environment where people can achieve their full potential. The School's policy and procedure on harassment is designed to provide:
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an environment where it is clear that harassment is unacceptable, thereby reducing the chance that harassment will occur in the first instance; and
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a mechanism to resolve complaints where it is felt that harassment has occurred
For more information on the harassment and bullying policy, please check the School regulations|
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Staff wellbeing policy|
The School, as an employer, has a duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of its employees as far as reasonably practicable. Download the School's Staff Wellbeing Policy |[doc]
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Access to Work|
Access to Work is a government scheme managed through the Employment Service. It provides help towards the extra costs of employing someone who is or becomes disabled and needs support to help them carry out employment.
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Family Friendly Polcies and Benefits|
For information on family friendly policies and benefits, please see Family Friendly Benefits|.
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Flexible working|
For information on or to make a request for flexible working, please see 'Flexible working|'.
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Policies and procedures
The School has created a central section on the intranet for School policies and procedures. This is a work in progress and not yet comprehensive. See Policies and procedures.
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LSE Equality and Diversity Social
Visit the Equality and diversity at LSE| blog
Follow us on Facebook| and Twitter|
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Disabled Staff Network
The Disabled Staff Network is open to disabled staff members, parents, carers or partners of disabled people, and allies who have an interest in progressing disability equality at LSE.
Chair: Ann O'Brien
Contact: Network.Disabled.Staff@lse.ac.uk|
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EMBRACE
EMBRACE is the School's black and ethnic minority group.
Contact: embrace@lse.ac.uk|
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Gender Equality Forum
The Gender Equality Forum is a network of women across LSE committed to addressing gender inequality in pay, access and culture.
Contact: h.johnstone@lse.ac.uk|
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SPECTRUM|
SPECTRUM is the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Staff Network at LSE. This network is a staff initiative, which sees it in their collective interests to build a representative body in order to promote the interests of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender staff, and to give them a stronger sense of visibility and presence in all aspects of the life of the School.
Chair: Carl Hornsey
Contact: spectrum@lse.ac.uk|
Visit the SPECTRUM webpage|
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LSE Circles Network|
A Circle is a support network composed of people who aim to provide mutually beneficial practical, study and social support to other students. The Circles Network aims to make it easier for students with a range of disabilities, medical conditions and/or special needs to study, survive and succeed at LSE.
Contact: circles@lse.ac.uk|
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Student societies
Please see the Students' Union |website
Help, support and advice|
For LSE services providing advice and information on equality and diversity related matters and issues, see Help, support and advice|.
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Equality Act 2010|
The Equality Act 2010 came into force in October 2010. The Act streamlines and harmonises previously existing equality legislation.
A brief guide to the Equality Act 2010 has now been made abailable for LSE staff and managers and other users. To access the document and for more information on the Equality Act 2010, see Equality Act 2010|.
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For external advice and resources on equality and diversity, see: