Biosciences BAME Tutor and BAME Staff Network

In the third of our Discussing What Matters 2020 video series, Ranjan Swarup (Biosciences BAME Tutor) introduces himself and the role.  Staff readers might also like to consider joining the UoN BAME staff network: The aims of the network are to: Provide a forum for BAME staff to network and discuss issues of specific …

Discussing what matters – Biosciences LGBT+ Tutor

In the second in our Discussing What Matters 2020 video series, Jake Sallaway-Costello (recently appointed Biosciences LGBT+ Tutor) introduces himself and the role. To see the previous DWM2020 talk from 14th Feb: Max Biddulph – Inclusive HE spaces To volunteer a vlog or blog please contact Biosciences EDI If you STILL don’t know what EDI …

Be your self, your whole self.

Today (18th March) is My Whole Self Day (MHFA England) . Coincidentally, do you remember that we had a photo shoot at the Xmas meal (and after)? This was to make as many people on campus (as possible) an active part in a community poster. Be Your Self (BYS) This poster (with lots of your faces on), …

Engaging with Anxiety – by Anonymous.

Living with long-term anxiety This personal autobiography explores how local mental health support groups and counselling can help – once you take the initial step to engage with them.   I have always been a worrier – or a “worry wart” as my mum used to say when I was younger. I would fixate on small things …

Blog of blogs

This may seem a little ironic – a blog about the visibility of EDI blogs – but it is topical and might prompt you, the reader, to consider broader issues of EDI visibility, messaging ennui, and input overload amongst University staff. First things first – This blog (and several others on EDI topics) are at https://blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/biosciedi/ …

So – What’s with all the rainbows on campus?

Everybody loves rainbows right? Many of us have multiple photos of rainbows in our real or virtual photo albums (probably alongside a few sunsets and some empty beaches). Rainbows are quite literally the most colourful things that we can see – and have been a symbol for hope, optimism, change and connectivity throughout history. Almost …