Wellbeing & Inclusion Events

Tuesday 4 February, 12:00 - 13:00, RSM G06
Tuesday 25 February, 12:00 - 13:00, RSM G06

Join staff and students for a tea and biscuits catch up in the Department of Materials. Everyone is welcome!

Tuesday, 28 January
12:00 to 13:30
RSM G01

Join us for a fun filled afternoon of calligraphy, organised by our Departmental Wellbeing Representative, Donya Sharifi.

Thursday 27 February 
Tuesday 1 April
Thursday 22 May 
Tuesday 24 June 

This training course is for anyone who wants to learn more about about harassing or bullying behaviours, and how they can affect performance and the overall working environment. The course develops the skills to tackle harassment and bullying head-on to prevent reoccurrence, and help you feel more confident in eliminating any form of discrimination in the your team or department.

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Wednesday 12 February 
Tuesday 25 March
Tuesday 20 May
Wednesday 25 June 

This 3.5 hour workshop introduces the topic of neurodiversity within the workplace. The workshop will focus on the following:

• Introduction to the different neurodivergent processing differences e.g. Dyslexia, Dyspraxia (DCD), Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, ADD, ADHD and Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
• Common misconceptions and stereotypes.
• Associated challenges and strengths.
• Potential impact on mental health and general wellbeing.

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Thursday 13 March
Wednesday 14 May

This course will build your awareness and understanding of the disparities experienced by people from minority ethnic backgrounds.

The course examines the intersectionality of race, different cultures, and mental health, to develop an understanding and awareness of different experiences and perspectives in order to help you support colleagues from minority ethnic backgrounds with their mental health.

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Tuesday 18 February
Thursday 12 June 

This awareness-building session provides an introduction to the topic of disability in the workplace. The session will provide participants with an understanding of what constitutes a disability, how you can work towards an inclusive environment for disabled colleagues, and how Imperial provides support to disabled staff.

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Wednesday 12 February 
Tuesday 25 March 
Tuesday 20 May 
Wednesday 25 June 

What is covered in this course?

• What is neurodiversity?
• Common Workplace challenges 
• Workplace Adjustments 
• Legal considerations 
• How to be a neuroinclusive manager and strategies for managers 

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Thursday 20 March
Tuesday 17 June

This session for managers provides an insight into the support that can be provided for disabled staff. This briefing aims to help you develop the skills necessary to ensure that disabled staff at Imperial are able to work at their best, without any barrier to success.

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