Upcoming events
Events
In meeting our Diversity, Inclusion, Cohesion and Equality (DICE) commitments, we will continue to offer a series of events and space that will better enable our community of students and staff to discuss and address important issues such as Racism and Curriculum Diversification. Find more information and register for our EDI events below.
Upcoming events for 2023
Check our social media channels and the University EDI calendar below for upcoming events!
International Women's Day 2022
| When | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 8 March | 13:00 – 14:00 |
COP26 – Recognising the power of our contribution as girls and womenJoin us on International Women’s Day in conversation with an incredible panel of women leaders as they discuss the contribution girls and women can make to the legacy of COP26. Our panel will be chaired by Ciara Eastell OBE, Professor of Practice at the Business School and includes:
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| Wednesday 9 March | 12:20 - 13:30 |
Why does the gender pay gap persist? A panel discussion.To celebrate the University of Exeter Business School’s achievement of the Athena Swan Bronze Award and its commitment to achieving sustained gender equality, and to mark International Women’s Day, we invite you to join us for ‘Why does the gender pay gap persist?’. Led by Dr. Emma Jeans, our panel of experts will highlight common issues and ask what actions can be taken to tackle the gender pay gap. |
LGBTQ+ History Month 2022
| When | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 8 February | 18:00 – 20:00 |
Queer Objects & ComicsThis interactive and creative heritage session is open to anyone that wants to learn more about queer heritage and/or anyone who is interested in creative writing which explores identities. Creative writer, Dr Tawnya Selene Renelle, and Paul Bristow, Director and Creative Producer of Magic Torch Comics, will lead an experimental writing experience where participants will be taken on a journey through queer heritage and identity. The stories, drawings, and texts that are created during the evening will be turned into a mini comic book. |
| Wednesday 9 February | 18:00 – 19:30 |
Shon Faye - Live in conversationArranging and funding this event was a collaborative effort, a partnership between Exeter UNESCO City of Literature, Exeter Decolonising Network, Exeter College, Exeter Trans and Non-binary Café, Bookbag, Intercom Trust, Rethinking Sexology and the Students’ Guild at University of Exeter. Shon Faye, author of bestselling The Transgender Issue, is in Exeter for an evening of conversation with Exeter Trans & Non-Binary Café. A smart, powerful and inspiring speaker, Faye will be discussing why her book is a mandate for change, and how new, healthier conversation about trans life offer the possibility of a more just, free and joyful world for us all. After the talk, Shon will be signing copies of the book, available to pre order or buy on the night, at a special price. |
| Thursday 10 February | 10:30 – 12:30 |
Writing Workshop with Shon FayeArranging and funding this event was a collaborative effort, a partnership between Exeter UNESCO City of Literature, Exeter Decolonising Network, Exeter College, Exeter Trans and Non-binary Café, Bookbag, Intercom Trust, Rethinking Sexology and the Students’ Guild at University of Exeter. We are thrilled to be hosting acclaimed author and activist Shon Faye for a writing workshop, open to local LGBTQ+ young people (age 16-25). During this two-hour session you will explore different types of writing by trans authors, as well as developing your own work in dialogue with Shon and the other participants. You are also invited to bring examples of writing that inspires, provokes or grounds you, for sharing with the group if you wish. This is an amazing opportunity to learn from and create with one of the most vital voices on trans politics in the UK! |
| Monday 14 February | 17:00 - 18:00 |
Julia Serano: Transmisogyny and its Manifestations (free event, hosted virtually)Transfeminist scholar and writer Julia Serano talks transmisogyny - what it is, how she came to write about it, and how it manifests. The University of Exeter Trans and Non-Binary Cafe and LGBTQ+ Staff Network, (with support from the Provost Commission) are delighted to welcome biologist, performer, and leading transfeminist thinker Julia Serano for an online talk and Q+A. The event will focus on 'transmisogyny', that is, the complex interplay and intersection of transphobia and misogyny (yet distinct from either in isolation) that trans women and other transfeminine people are faced with. |
Black History Month 2021
| When | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 6 October |
09:30 - 10:30 |
Black British ContributionsJoin Professor David Olusoga OBE, British-Nigerian historian and award-winning broadcaster and film-maker, as he shares his thoughts on what it means to be Black and British, exploring the challenges faced and the contributions the Black community has made to the fabric of British society. This event will be co-hosted by Oli Young, Chief Diversity Officer for the Business School and Anastasia-Eziche, President of the Exeter and Falmouth African and Caribbean Society. |
| Wednesday 13 October | 13:00 - 14:00 |
Putting the Black into British History: New PerspectivesJoin Dr Angelina Osborne as she explores the African and Caribbean presence in the history of the UK from the Roman era to the present, with a focus on the South West of England, demonstrating that Black history is British history, and whether one is talking about one or the other, Britain is always at the centre.
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| Wednesday 20 October | 13:00 - 14:00 |
From Allyship to Solidarity: Moving Forwards an Inclusive Culture and Language
Join Dr Muna Abdi as she looks at why it is important to create an inclusive culture and language, looking at the concepts of privilege and allyship, and why there is a need to move beyond this towards solidarity. |
| Wednesday 27 October | 13:00 - 14:00 |
Cross Cultural Leadership - Back to the future workshopThe pandemic has pushed the EDI agenda for many organisations to the fore, making the values of Diversity, Inclusion, Cohesion and Equity (DICE) and anti-racist practice priorities for HR and people managers. In her workshop, Cross Cultural Leadership - Back to the future, Inclusion specialist Katie Donovan-Adekanmbi will help attendees reflect on how bias permeates in the workplace, focusing on DICE values and cross-cultural leadership and how we can go about building genuinely cohesive communities.
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Upcoming events for 2022
| When | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 13 October 2022 | 16:30 onwards |
Join us and celebrate our vibrant global culture!The University of Exeter Business School is delighted to be hosting our first ‘Global Festival’, and everyone is welcome – this is a fantastic opportunity to make new connections, have some fun with colleagues and friends, learn more about our incredible support services and share your own experiences and culture. Hosted at the Business School on Streatham Campus, you’ll get the opportunity to find out what makes Exeter such a welcoming and fun place to live, study and work. With free food, music performances, art and dance workshops, games, support stands, guest speakers and a special Black History month film screening, there’s something for everyone. For more information, visit our Global Festival 2022 page. |
International Women's Day 2022
| When | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 8 March | 13:00 – 14:00 |
COP26 – Recognising the power of our contribution as girls and womenJoin us on International Women’s Day in conversation with an incredible panel of women leaders as they discuss the contribution girls and women can make to the legacy of COP26. Our panel will be chaired by Ciara Eastell OBE, Professor of Practice at the Business School and includes:
|
| Wednesday 9 March | 12:20 - 13:30 |
Why does the gender pay gap persist? A panel discussion.To celebrate the University of Exeter Business School’s achievement of the Athena Swan Bronze Award and its commitment to achieving sustained gender equality, and to mark International Women’s Day, we invite you to join us for ‘Why does the gender pay gap persist?’. Led by Dr. Emma Jeans, our panel of experts will highlight common issues and ask what actions can be taken to tackle the gender pay gap. |
LGBTQ+ History Month 2022
| When | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 8 February | 18:00 – 20:00 |
Queer Objects & ComicsThis interactive and creative heritage session is open to anyone that wants to learn more about queer heritage and/or anyone who is interested in creative writing which explores identities. Creative writer, Dr Tawnya Selene Renelle, and Paul Bristow, Director and Creative Producer of Magic Torch Comics, will lead an experimental writing experience where participants will be taken on a journey through queer heritage and identity. The stories, drawings, and texts that are created during the evening will be turned into a mini comic book. |
| Wednesday 9 February | 18:00 – 19:30 |
Shon Faye - Live in conversationArranging and funding this event was a collaborative effort, a partnership between Exeter UNESCO City of Literature, Exeter Decolonising Network, Exeter College, Exeter Trans and Non-binary Café, Bookbag, Intercom Trust, Rethinking Sexology and the Students’ Guild at University of Exeter. Shon Faye, author of bestselling The Transgender Issue, is in Exeter for an evening of conversation with Exeter Trans & Non-Binary Café. A smart, powerful and inspiring speaker, Faye will be discussing why her book is a mandate for change, and how new, healthier conversation about trans life offer the possibility of a more just, free and joyful world for us all. After the talk, Shon will be signing copies of the book, available to pre order or buy on the night, at a special price. |
| Thursday 10 February | 10:30 – 12:30 |
Writing Workshop with Shon FayeArranging and funding this event was a collaborative effort, a partnership between Exeter UNESCO City of Literature, Exeter Decolonising Network, Exeter College, Exeter Trans and Non-binary Café, Bookbag, Intercom Trust, Rethinking Sexology and the Students’ Guild at University of Exeter. We are thrilled to be hosting acclaimed author and activist Shon Faye for a writing workshop, open to local LGBTQ+ young people (age 16-25). During this two-hour session you will explore different types of writing by trans authors, as well as developing your own work in dialogue with Shon and the other participants. You are also invited to bring examples of writing that inspires, provokes or grounds you, for sharing with the group if you wish. This is an amazing opportunity to learn from and create with one of the most vital voices on trans politics in the UK! |
| Monday 14 February | 17:00 - 18:00 |
Julia Serano: Transmisogyny and its Manifestations (free event, hosted virtually)Transfeminist scholar and writer Julia Serano talks transmisogyny - what it is, how she came to write about it, and how it manifests. The University of Exeter Trans and Non-Binary Cafe and LGBTQ+ Staff Network, (with support from the Provost Commission) are delighted to welcome biologist, performer, and leading transfeminist thinker Julia Serano for an online talk and Q+A. The event will focus on 'transmisogyny', that is, the complex interplay and intersection of transphobia and misogyny (yet distinct from either in isolation) that trans women and other transfeminine people are faced with. |
Black History Month 2021
| When | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 6 October |
09:30 - 10:30 |
Black British ContributionsJoin Professor David Olusoga OBE, British-Nigerian historian and award-winning broadcaster and film-maker, as he shares his thoughts on what it means to be Black and British, exploring the challenges faced and the contributions the Black community has made to the fabric of British society. This event will be co-hosted by Oli Young, Chief Diversity Officer for the Business School and Anastasia-Eziche, President of the Exeter and Falmouth African and Caribbean Society. |
| Wednesday 13 October | 13:00 - 14:00 |
Putting the Black into British History: New PerspectivesJoin Dr Angelina Osborne as she explores the African and Caribbean presence in the history of the UK from the Roman era to the present, with a focus on the South West of England, demonstrating that Black history is British history, and whether one is talking about one or the other, Britain is always at the centre.
|
| Wednesday 20 October | 13:00 - 14:00 |
From Allyship to Solidarity: Moving Forwards an Inclusive Culture and Language
Join Dr Muna Abdi as she looks at why it is important to create an inclusive culture and language, looking at the concepts of privilege and allyship, and why there is a need to move beyond this towards solidarity. |
| Wednesday 27 October | 13:00 - 14:00 |
Cross Cultural Leadership - Back to the future workshopThe pandemic has pushed the EDI agenda for many organisations to the fore, making the values of Diversity, Inclusion, Cohesion and Equity (DICE) and anti-racist practice priorities for HR and people managers. In her workshop, Cross Cultural Leadership - Back to the future, Inclusion specialist Katie Donovan-Adekanmbi will help attendees reflect on how bias permeates in the workplace, focusing on DICE values and cross-cultural leadership and how we can go about building genuinely cohesive communities.
|
University EDI Calendar 2022
We aim to create an inclusive environment at the University of Exeter. The EDI Calendar gives everyone within the University community easy access to information on important religious, cultural, international and health-related events throughout the year. Our University community is diverse and it is the responsibility of everyone to ensure that all staff, students and visitors feel welcomed and respected.
The EDI Calendar is in three formats:
- PDF This format for downloading. This can be printed or just kept virtually on your computer.
- Subscribing This format adds the calendar to your list of calendars.
- ICS This format can be combined with your own Outlook calendar, to show all the events.
To read instructions on how to subscribe or install the ICS calendar please read HERE
Should you have any queries regarding the calendar, or require any help with downloading/installing them, please contact the EDI Team