{"id":725,"date":"2024-04-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/?p=725"},"modified":"2024-04-24T13:16:38","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T12:16:38","slug":"raising-the-profile-of-the-phsi-edi-committee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/2024\/04\/25\/raising-the-profile-of-the-phsi-edi-committee\/","title":{"rendered":"Raising the Profile of the PHSI EDI Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">By Ruth Norris <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-0-1024x770.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-0-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-0-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-0-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-0-1200x903.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-0.jpg 1384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This month, the PHSI EDI committee has been raising awareness of the committee with a stand at the PHSI Spring Celebration Event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to all PHSI colleagues who stopped by on April 18<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0to say hello, to find out more about what we do and how we can help you, or to play one of our EDI games!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/April-Blog-v1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/April-Blog-v1-1.jpg 467w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/April-Blog-v1-1-226x300.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Special mention is given to Nicola, Richard, Annette, Ruth, Abisola, and Fiona for running and to Jill, Paul, and Sue for helping to set up the stand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"754\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-3-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"733\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/?attachment_id=733\" class=\"wp-image-733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-3-3.jpg 754w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-3-3-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"734\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-4-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/?attachment_id=734\" class=\"wp-image-734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-4-1.jpg 598w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-4-1-300x265.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We had a great turn out and have collected some useful information to inform our onward planning to help develop the committee moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will be reflecting on the responses from staff at this event in our next committee meeting and will use any data gained to inform our workstreams moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you missed the event or were unable to provide any suggestions on the day. Don\u2019t worry, we are still collating information using an online \u2018suggestions box\u2019&nbsp;&nbsp;(for link, please see the latest PHSI newsletter), so there is still plenty of time to drop the committee a line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, we are still keen to hear from colleagues who have an interest in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Getting involved with our blogs.<\/li><li>PGRs who would like to join the committee.<\/li><li>Colleagues with an interest in inputting into the Disability Working Group.<\/li><li>Any other suggestions for PHSI EDI focus this coming year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-5.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"735\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/?attachment_id=735\" class=\"wp-image-735\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-6.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"736\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-6.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/?attachment_id=736\" class=\"wp-image-736\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a few things to recap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Committee\u2019s Aims:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Actively promote dignity, respect, inclusivity and equal treatment among staff, students, and other stakeholders.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Develop strategies to promote EDI in PHSI, by engaging staff and students in the process.<\/li><li>Promote new policies, procedures and best practice relating to equality and diversity in all aspects of our activities encompassing all protected characteristics.<\/li><li>Help shape and deliver PHSI EDI culture.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Respond to changing circumstances in PHSI, the wider faculty, and university.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Raise the profile and priority of EDI within PHSI.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What we do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bi-monthly EDI updates in the PHSI newsletter \u2013 includes links to blogs and upcoming EDI events.<\/li><li>Blogs (linked to themes in Newcastle University\u2019s Inclusion Calendar).&nbsp;<\/li><li>Book Club.<\/li><li>Organise events e.g. online keynote lecture \u2018Holocaust Memorial Day &amp; LGBT+ History Month from 2022) \u2013 you can still watch the recap online here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CCJQ9mbvM5Q\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CCJQ9mbvM5Q<\/a><\/li><li>Period Dignity Project.<\/li><li>Decolonising Research Project.<\/li><li>Disability Awareness Group.<\/li><li>EDI representation on PHSI executive &amp; FMS EDI Committee.<\/li><li>Embed EDI in PHSI strategic plan.<\/li><li>Leadership and working group roles for the FMS Equality Project.<\/li><li>Contribute evidence to the Athena Swan application.<\/li><li>Returner\u2019s Support Program champion.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How we can help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Support PHSI colleagues with an interest in EDI \u2013 especially those who wish to join the committee (including PGRs).<\/li><li>Promote PHSI colleague\u2019s research by linking this work to Newcastle University\u2019s Inclusion Calendar and EDI themes.<\/li><li>Develop your suggestions for EDI focuses that you would like to see the Committee focus on moving forward.<\/li><li>Ran into an EDI issue? Please contact us to see how we can help you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"464\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-7-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"739\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/?attachment_id=739\" class=\"wp-image-739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-7-1.jpg 464w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-7-1-197x300.jpg 197w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"491\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"740\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/?attachment_id=740\" class=\"wp-image-740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-9.jpg 491w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-9-209x300.jpg 209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"418\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"741\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/?attachment_id=741\" class=\"wp-image-741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-10.jpg 418w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-10-177x300.jpg 177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"818\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-11-1024x818.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"742\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-11.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/?attachment_id=742\" class=\"wp-image-742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-11-1024x818.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-11-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-11-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/files\/2024\/04\/Picture-11.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:phsi_edi@newcastle.ac.uk\">phsi_edi@newcastle.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Ruth Norris This month, the PHSI EDI committee has been raising awareness of the committee with a stand at the PHSI Spring Celebration Event.&nbsp; Thanks to all PHSI colleagues who stopped by on April 18th\u00a0to say hello, to find out more about what we do and how we can help you, or to play [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7909,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-725","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorised"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/725","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7909"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=725"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/725\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":743,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/725\/revisions\/743"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=725"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=725"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/phsi-edi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=725"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}