The University’s Calendar has been developed to celebrate the diverse nature of its community, promoting respect and understanding between different groups.

“Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day.”

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By understanding and embracing difference we can help to create an environment based on the principles of dignity, fairness, equality and respect. INTRODUCTION The University’s award winning diversity calendar is a practical we do not recognise that there are many more equally resource that includes details of all the main religious festivals as important. We also recognise that a large proportion of our and major national and international days of celebration or University community may have no or . memorial. It can help us to ensure that meetings and events are not planned when key sections of the workforce, student We are continually trying to improve the information we provide, population or customer base may not be able to participate. therefore if you have any constructive feedback or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We have focused on the six major world faiths currently represented within our community - Buddhism, Christianity, Thank you. Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. This does not mean

NOMINATED CHARITY: GREATER MANCHESTER IMMIGRATION AID UNIT This year we asked people to nominate a charity for our Diversity Calendar. From all the entries chosen we have selected the Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit. This is a voluntary organisation committed to challenging inequality and promoting the rights of refugees, migrants and other minority communities within the region. GMIAU provides immigration legal advice, support and representation to over 5000 people each year, many of whom are fleeing conflict and/or persecution. The Unit’s team of highly committed staff and volunteers demonstrate all that’s best about community commitment and solidarity to support people in need. Find out more about their work and how you can support them here: http://gmiau.org/ www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/equality-and-diversity Tel: 0161 306 5857 www.manchester.ac.uk/equalityanddiversity Email: [email protected] ©copyright The University of Manchester 2018 The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team, @UoMEandD G.035 John Owen’s Building Manchester M13 9PL www.manchester.ac.uk/equalityanddiversity We have a number of diversity champions across campus – without their support and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion a lot of our activities could go unnoticed.

“I am deeply committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion and I am proud to be President and Vice- Chancellor of a University that champions these principles as part of its approach to every aspect of its work. Many areas of the University are doing great work leading us forward in this and I look forward to building on this in 2018.” PROFESSOR DAME NANCY ROTHWELL – PRESIDENT & VICE CHANCELLOR

‘The Diversity Calendar offers wonderful week by week highlights of cultural and religious events important to staff across the institution. It is a great reminder of the diversity of the University and the value we attach to an environment where all colleagues are respected regardless of their values or beliefs. In particular, in my role as BAME Champion, the calendar provides a clear vision that the strength of the institution is located in it inclusivity and commitment to equality.’ JAMES THOMPSON - PROFESSOR OF APPLIED AND SOCIAL THEATRE | VICE PRESIDENT - SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SENIOR CHAMPION FOR BAME STAFF NETWORK’

“I am proud to support ALLOUT throughout the year on their activities including the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index where we have achieved a top 100 position for the last three years. I’ll be working closely with them throughout 2018 to maintain this great achievement!” KAREN HEATON – DIRECTOR OF HR AND SENIOR CHAMPION FOR ALLOUT CHRISTMAS BREAK 12 DEC - 14 JAN DATA COLLECTION AND MY VIEW JANUARY2018 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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NEXT MONTH: LGBT HISTORY Buddhism Christianity Judaism Other 2-4 - Mahayana New Year 6 - Epiphany 31 - Tu BiShvat 1 - New Year’s Day 15 - Parivaninara Day 18-25 - Week of for Christian Unity 27 - International Day of Commemoration in 16 - Shinran Memorial Day Sikh Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust 25 - Honen Memorial Day Hinduism 5 - Guru Gobindh Singh birthday 21 - Vasant Panchami - Saraswati Puja 31 - Birthday of Guru Har Rai 14 - Makar Sankranti JANUARY2018 equalityreports www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/services/equality-anddiversity/equalityinformation/ More information canbefoundat: is sowehaveatruepicture ofourstaffmakeup. Data campaignssuchastheone inthisimage(FSE2016)highlighthowimportantaccurate data yourpersonal of that processing sure to make information isinlinewiththedata protection regulations. assigned specifically members team are who Anonymity andprotection ofyourpersonaldataissecuredCoordinators byInformationGovernance with resources beingusedcorrectly. fairly and equally treated are staff all ensure can we levels faculty,local institutional, and at school picture data a full With 10). than lower is figure the where numbers report never we (i.e. identified All reported dataisanonymousandthere are measures inplacetoensure peoplecannotbe collect yoursalaryinformation). by Year New checking and refreshing the your equality data. You start can do this through portal the (whereMyView you not Why population. diverse a with workforce a from benefit and culture It isimportantthatweholdthemostcurrent andcompletedatatofacilitateanalysis,ensure equalityofopportunity, provide aninclusive are abletoidentifyareas thatmightrequire particularaction. analysing data from around the University. By analysing anonymous data from applications, short listing, appointments and promotions we Every yeartheEquality, DiversityandInclusionteamcontributetotheUniversity’s AnnualPerformance Review(APR)bycollectingand DATA COLLECTIONANDMYVIEW LGBT HISTORY MONTH FEBRUARY2018 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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NEXT MONTH: PASSOVER Buddhism Christianity Hinduism Judaism Sikh Other 2 - Magha Puja 1 - St. David’s Day 2 - Gaura Purnima 1 - Purim 2-4 - Hola Mohalla 8 - International Women’s Day 17 - St Patrick’s Day 2 - Holi 31-7 - Passover 20 - Spring Equinox 25 - Palm Sunday 18-26 - Ramayana 25 - Mother’s Day 29 - Maundy Thursday 18 - Hindu New Year 30 - Good Friday 25 - Ramanavami 31 - Hanuman Jayanti MARCH2018 the fairest methodofrecruitment andensuringourownpopulation isreflective ofthe localcommunity. By checkingthese activitiesagainstourapplications, shortlistsandappointments wecanalways besure thatweare employing ------We are proud ofourdiverse recruitment methodsforbothstaffand studentsandthesecomeinmanydifferent guises: recruit studentstoattendcoursestoo. recruitment our in diversity employ to processes. Whenwetalkaboutrecruitment, wenaturallyassumethisisemployment,butshouldalsokeepinmindthat is population student and staff our of diversity ensure can we that ways the of One

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NEXT MONTH: GENDER Buddhism Judaism Other Christianity Islam 29 - Visakha Puja 10 - Ascension Day 10 - Lailat al Bara’ah 20-21 - Shavuot 7 - Early May Bank Holiday 29 - Vesak/Buddha Day 20 - Pentecost 16 - Ramadan begins 31 - Lag B’Omer 10 - Staff Network Group Day 21 - Whit Monday 17 - IDAHOBIT (International Day against Homophobia, 27 - Sunday Biphobia and Transphobia) 31 - Corpus Christi 28 - Spring Bank Holiday MAY2018 and activities throughout theyear. www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/wellbeing/ At a University level, you can find out more about the six ways to Wellbeing here and how you can be involved in different events www.mentalhealth.org.uk/tags/mental-health-awareness-week 8th-14th MayisMentalHealth Awareness Week diagnosable problem. problems, but good mental health isn’t simply the absence of a health, weusuallythinkaboutpeoplelivingwithmental health that 4inofushavementalhealth.Whenwethinkabout mental are not isolated and excluded from activities. It is easy to forget By understandingthatsomepeoplehavenon-physical disabilitieswecanbecomemore aware andmake sure thatpeople important forustoallunderstandthatjustbecausemental healthproblems are hidden,thisdoesn’t meantheyare notreal. 1 in4peoplewillhaveamentalhealthproblem inanyoneyearand9outof 10willfacediscriminationasaresult. Itis look afterourmind. and stigmatised.Thetruthisweallhavementalhealth-soit’s importanttotakethisopportunityevaluatewhatwedo Looking after our physical wellbeing also has a knock on effect to our mental wellbeing. This issue is often hidden, unexplored MENTAL HEALTH /WELLBEING SUMMER BREAK 8 JUN - 16 SEP GENDER: MEN’S HEALTH WEEK AND NATIONAL WOMEN IN ENGINEERING DAY JUNE2018 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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Men’s Health Week runs from 11- 17 June Men go to the doctor less than women… suicide among men are alcohol/drug 2018. Past themes of this annual event ….’reluctance to take time off work’ abuse, marriage/relationship breakdowns, have focused on topics which particularly cited as a common reason for not having mid-life unhappiness, emotional illiteracy, affect men such as the complications of 1 socio-economic factors (particularly

JUNE 2018 regular check-ups . Whilst the number excessive belly fat, the impact of stress of appointments is comparable between unemployment)2. and work, and promoting healthy living. The genders post-retirement age, a third of week-long event aims to raise awareness working-age men would be embarrassed or Men’s Health Week was founded by The around the statistic that 1 in 5 men die ashamed to take time off work for mental Men’s Health Forum who carry out research before the age of 65, and offer support and challenge health agencies to address health issue such as anxiety for improving health and wellbeing. The these concerning data. Some of the ways in or depression compared to importance of promoting Men’s Health is which you can champion this campaign are: only 13% for a physical further supported by some alarming facts: reading and supporting the Men’s Health injury. Manifesto3, donating to the Men’s Health On average, men die 3.7 years earlier Forum to help fund their research and than women……on top of which, the Men are three times more likely to die resources, encouraging the men in your life average life-expectancy for men in the from suicide than women……disturbingly, to access the articles and online discussions UK is region specific; 10 years shorter in suicide is the biggest cause of death for hosted by the Men’s Health Forum4, by Glasgow than in Kensington & Chelsea. men under 45 and the incidences of suicide raising awareness through using the Men’s Men are twice as likely as women to die in men over the age of 50 are similar. Health Week logo in your email signature or prematurely from diabetes and 67% more However men only account for 36% of by using social media to raise awareness likely to die from the common cancers. referrals for psychological therapies. Whilst of this week. personality traits have a role in susceptibility, other factors which increase the risk of Above all else, start the conversation.

1 2016 survey of 1,112 employed men conducted by Opinion Leader for the Men’s Health Forum // 2 Review by the Samaritans 2012 (Men, Suicide and Society) 3 www.menshealthforum.org.uk/mens-health-manifesto // 4 www.menshealthforum.org.uk/male-health SUMMER BREAK 8 JUN - 16 SEP CHARTER MARKS AND ACCREDITATIONS JULY2018 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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Buddhism Hinduism Islam Other 20 - Waqf al Arafa - Hajj Day 26 - Obon (Ulambana) 3 - Radha Govinda Jhulana Yatra 27 - Summer Bank Holiday 7 - Jhulana Yatra ends 22-25 - Eid al Adha Christianity 15 - Krishna Janmashtami 6 - Transfiguration of the 26 - Raksha Bandhan 15 - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary AUGUST2018 pss-library-and-cultural-institutions/personal-skills-and-development/career-development/ www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/staff-learning-and-development/ and developmentopportunitiescheck theL&DWebsite:For arangeoflearning professional -External qualifications • Formallearning through• Learning others, through• Learning experience, consider whetherthebestwayforyouis: then and gap a knowledge/skill/motivation to is related need this whether on to reflect time take need, development a identified have you If training room. We areallthetimethrough learning acombinationofformalandinformalsituationsthrough otherpeople. anddevelopmentopportunities ariseinmanysituations,fromLearning achanceconversationwithcolleague,toformalworkshopin To beginyourcareer developmentplanningtakealookhere: along theway, but you are more likelytobeabledealwithset-backs if youbelieveinyourplanandtakecontrol yourself. set-backs experience may you and Yourwork take. always to not want may directionyou plans the plan can you careerdevelopment your If youdon’t takecontrol ofyourowncareer development,thenmaybeno-one will. Orworsestill,someoneelsemight.Bytakingcontrol of Who isresponsible fordeveloping yourcareer? Your manager?Your mentor?You? - Facetofaceworkshops - Webinars - Shadowinganexpert groups- Networking/Actionlearning - Your line manager, mentor orcoach - Usingjustintimeonlineresources likeSixtySecondSkills,eMentororTed Talks - Joiningaworkinggroup outsideyournormalrole - Volunteering forataskorproject where youcanshare your skillswithothers CAREER PROGRESSION&DEVELOPMENT www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/staff-learning-and-development/ DEVEL LEARNING AND ST AFF OPMENT SUMMER BREAK 8 JUN - 16 SEP STUDENT AMBASSADORS SEPTEMBER2018 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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NEXT MONTH: BLACK HISTORY MONTH Hinduism Islam Judaism Other 1 - Sri Balarama (Appearance) 11 - Al-Hijra-Muharram 10-11 Rosh Hashanah 7 - Stonewall Submission Date 4 - Nandotsava 12 - Fast of Gedalliah 22 - September Equinox 12 - Ganesh Chathurthi 19 - Yom Kippur 17-21 - Welcome Week 17 - Radhastami 23-24 - Sukkot 23 - Bisexual Visability Day 21 - Sri Vamana Dvadasi SPETEMBER2018 • • • It usesaco-production modelthatbringsstudentsandstafftogetherto: under-graduate studentsandthosefrom low-socio-economicgroups. (BAME) Ethnic Minority and Asian Black for experience, student and attainment specifically improveoutcomes, and wellbeing promote to aims It factors. influencing potential other for controlling after even groups these for experiences and outcomes differences in highlights which differential outcomes’ of ‘causes the reporton (2015) HEFCE Programmethe respondsThe to Manchester Metropolitan University, andtheirrespective Students‘GuildandUnion’. the University as lead weare workingwithourpartners,theUniversityofBirmingham and Funding Council (HEFCE). With The Programme ispartofawider‘DiversityandInclusionStudentAmbassadorProgramme’, fundedbythe HigherEducation Sciences, Arts,LanguagesandCultures andMaterialsinOctober2017. Wellbeing StudentAmbassadorProgramme’ intheSchoolofHealthSciences,Social The University, incollaboration with the Students Union, launched its ‘Diversity and To get involvedor find outmore visit ourblog:https://diversityandwellbeingambassadors.blog/ Speak UpStand Up. Empower students to tackle the negative effects of stereotyping and micro-aggressions and safely support andfeedback wellbeing. Safe Spaces.Create andteachingenvironments, safespacesandopenadialogueoninclusive learning academic networks. students andstaffthrough andexternal thedevelopment ofinternal Belonging. Increase student’s senseofbelongingbybuildingmeaningfulrelationships betweenstudentsand between challenge racism, sexualharassmentand otherformsofdiscrimination oncampusthrough an active bystandercampaign. STUDENT AMBASSADORS

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NEXT MONTH: IDPD Christianity Islam Sikh Other 1 - All Saints Day 4 - Waqf al Arafa - Hajj Day 7 - Bandi Chhor Divas 11 - Remembrance Sunday 2 - All Souls Day 23 - Eid al Adha 22 - Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib 20 - Trans Day of Remembrance 30 - St. Andrews Day 20 - Mawlid An Nabl 23 - Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahdur 30 - Athena Swan Deadline NOVEMBER2018 by using theReportand SupportPlatform. www.reportandsupport.manchester.ac.uk Remember! You can report problematic behaviours either anonymously or you can get support from a University Harassment Support Advisor Be theChange. To findoutmore aboutthe campaignandhowtogetinvolved visittheUniversityReport andSupportPlatform. behaviours occur. Take action. have experiencedproblematic behaviours,encouraginganindividual andcollectivesenseofresponsibility. Take responsibility. We wanttoencouragepeopleaddress theirownattitudesandbeliefs, increase empathyforthose whomay and thenegativeimpactsthey canhave. Know it’s aproblem. We wanttohelppeoplerecognise thoseatriskofnegativebehaviours,whenbehavioursare problematic See it!We wanttoequippeoplewiththefactsonhatecrime,harassment,sexual sexualassault,anddiscrimination. September 2018.Byusingacombinationofonlinedigitalmedia andface-to-faceactivitywewillencouragepeopleto: To supportthisinitiativeanactivebystandersocialmedia campaignandaneducationalprogramme willbelaunchedin and confidence,tosafelychallengeproblematic andabusivebehaviours. anemphasis onempowerment,thecampaignintendstoequippeoplewithnecessaryskills bystanders. With It builds on the successful ‘We Get It’ campaign and calls for all members of our community to become active Whether itisinpersonoronlinewebelievethatthesebehaviours are neverok. people totakeactiononallformsofhatecrime,harassment, sexual harassment,assault,anddiscrimination. The ‘SpeakUpStandUp’initiative,acollaborationbetweentheUniversityandStudentsUnion,aimstoencourage SPEAK UPSTAND UP! We want to equip people with the necessary skills to be confident that they can interrupt, speak out and help when problematic ANTI-BULLYING INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY (IDPD) DECEMBER2018 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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TRAINING

We have a bespoke on-line training resource for both staff and students which can be completed at any time. This online module intends to support you to become familiar with equalities legislation; gain an understanding of the broader issues of equality and diversity; to know your responsibilities and rights as a member of staff or a student of the University.

The training will take approximately one hour. Full details can be found using the links below: www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/services/equality-and-diversity/training/

There are other training resources available including an online module on Unconscious Bias, Supporting Trans Staff in the Workplace DVD’s, books and case studies. In 2018 we’ll be rolling out a new face to face training session entitled Transfer: A Journey looking at the experiences of Trans staff and students. Please [email protected] to discuss other training requirements.

STAFF NETWORK GROUPS

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team facilitates a number of staff network groups. As a member of staff you can participate in any of the network group activities – ranging from meetings, to social events, to awareness raising on campus. As a staff member you are entitled to attend up to 3 meetings per year as a part of your normal working hours: www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/equality-and-diversity/staff-network/

*Trans is an umbrella term encompassing all those who do not identify with the sex they were assigned at birth, including but not limited to those who are transgender, genderqueer, agender and non-binary. RELIGION & BELIEF

CHRISTIANITY

Christianity is the largest religion in the UK. There are many Christian denominations, such as the Church of England, Roman Catholic, Evangelical and Pentecostal churches. The three main Christian festivals are Christmas (Jesus’ birth), Easter (Jesus’ death and resurrection), and Pentecost (descent of the Holy Spirit).

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Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world. At the last census there were around 152,000 Buddhists in the UK. It is an atheistic religion and its extensive collection of ethical and spiritual teaching and practices are known as the Dharma. For the majority of Buddhists the most important festival is Wesak or Buddha Day – this will be celebrated on May 29 in 2018.

HINDU

Hinduism is most widely practised in India and it is the third largest religion in the UK with over half a million followers and close to 900 million worldwide. It is a ‘pluralistc’ religion and emphasises that as we are all different, the way we think and approach reality will be ultimately different. Hindus believe in the law of ‘karma’, which is the law of actions and consequences. The most distinct festival of the year is Holi where coloured powder or water is thrown to mark the arrival of spring. RELIGION & BELIEF

ISLAM

With 1.4 billion followers worldwide and over 1.6m in the UK, Islam is the second largest religion. Followers of this religion are ‘Muslims and this translates as ‘one who submits himself to, and enters into peace with ’. Muslims live a responsible Islamic life by following Five Pillars which are interwoven into their daily lives. One of the most important months for Muslims is Ramadan – this 30 day period of fasting and takes place in the 9th month of the Islamic calendar.

JUDAISM

There are over a quarter of a million practicing Jews in the UK making it the 5th largest religion. Jews believe they have a covenant with God and these laws and commandments are revealed in their Holy Book – the Torah. Much like other beliefs, there are different branches of Judaism all with different interpretations of the faith. Their day of rest (Shabbat) begins at sunset on each Friday.

SIKH

With just over 350,000 practising Sikhs in the UK, this is considered the fourth largest religion in the country. Sikhs believe in one God and they respect the equality of all people regardless of colour, creed or gender. All initiated Sikhs vow to wear five items of dress all beginning with the letter ‘K’ – they are commonly referred to as ‘the Five K’s’. The most important festival in the calendar is Vaisaki which falls on 14th April.

NO BELIEF

Approximately 15% of the UK population state they have ‘no belief or religion’. This makes it the second largest group in the country. Not having a religion or belief can come in many formats – , anticlericalism, anti religion , , , , , , and religious skepticism. Just because someone chooses not to follow a religion does not mean that their beliefs and ideals should not be taken into account. We have listed the major festivals for the six largest – here is a list of some other festivals which are also important to many staff and students at the university: