Equality: the big picture

Guest post by Dr Sarah Smith, Doctoral School Manager in the Research and Innovation Office and member of SHU’s Athena SWAN Central Self-Assessment Team In this article, we showcase the University’s work to support women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine. According to the Institution of Engineering and Technology: 50% of STEM enrolments at […]

Guest post by Emily Connor, Students’ Union President 2014/15 I’ve always been lucky enough to be part of a large family of strong and independent women who have truly been an inspiration to me as I grew up. Going to University was something I wanted to do, and I never really thought much about my […]

November saw the twentieth anniversary of disability anti-discrimination legislation in Britain. To mark this anniversary the UK charity Scope highlights the challenges faced and successes gained over the past 20 years and shines the spotlight on the struggles and victories campaigners experienced on the continuing journey towards equality for disabled people.  Follow the link to Scope’s […]

Friday 20 November 2015 will see Sheffield’s annual commemoration of the International Transgender Day of Remembrance. This day is a vital opportunity for transgender communities and their allies to unite and make their voices heard against the injustices that are still levied at transgender lives. So far in 2015, more than 20 transgender people are […]

Guest Post by Dave Darwent, Associate Lecturer in Sheffield Institute of Education’s Post 16 & F.E. PGCE team I knew I was gay long before I knew the vocabulary to identify or define myself. Looking back as an adult, I knew I was gay aged 5 and I still have vivid memories of things I said […]