Important Information

NEW University EDI training modules

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Anika Haque (EDC Chair) would like to highlight the university's collective and ongoing efforts toward fostering a more inclusive and equitable environment, and how everyone has a role to play in changing the experience of minoritised communities here, for the better.

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To help each of us to better understand the experiences of minoritised communities, the university has worked on a new online equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) training (two modules under the set), in collaboration with AdvanceHE.

The new eLearning package explores themes of oppression, the impact of harassment and discrimination on individuals, the important role we play being an 'upstander', and as a member of staff in this community:

Please complete the modules (login required) at your earliest convenience, which supersedes the former EDI module and is now an essential component for all staff members. 

As EDC Admin support, I have completed both modules and found them to be extremely interactive and informative, particularly the descriptions of the four types of discrimination and where to seek support at the University.

Enjoy!

BSc Environmental Geography Year 2 student looking for research experience this summer!

Isaac Abbott is a year 2 student who is interested in some research experience this summer. Please take a moment to read his message below. Staff are welcome to email Isaac directly if, for example, you have a project on the go or have any suggestions for him - his email address is ia947@york.ac.uk. Thank you.

I am a second year Environmental Geographer looking to pursue a career in research, holding a vehemence for studying physical processes and the natural environment. Consequently, for summer 2024, and beyond, I am looking to pursue an internship or other relevant experience primarily in an ecological or hydrological area. My specific area of research centres around ecological and hydrological processes, numerical modelling, and their relevance to society to inform positive change. In first year, this began with a report assessing the effects of Pteridium aquilinum on the floral biodiversity of Dalby Forest, including management suggestions, scoring 90. Recently, I have researched how neural networks can be used to improve fluvial discharge models, scoring 88 for a proposal earlier this year.
Outside of academia, I would live and breathe my subject. At any given opportunity, I look into any environmental processes that interest me in more detail; I am currently reading “Otherlands” by Thomas Halliday, and always limit myself when passing bookshops as to not overload my shelves with similar material. Working as a Private Tutor in Maths, Science, and Geography for the last 7 years, I have a similar passion for communicating current science to the next generation. With all these pursuits, I am shortlisted for the York Award 2024. Needless to say my work ethic translates between my studies, work, and personal interests, and with the skills I have developed from my two part time jobs, I am looking to pursue something more aligned with my interests in research.

Earth Day Activity!

Learn more about PLANET PIZZA This new resource been designed to inspire & empower the next generation to make food choices that are good for people & the planet and is a fantastic Earth Day activity for primary school children aged 7 to 11.

Download the activity for free!

The activity was developed by a team led by Professor Sarah Bridle and in partnership with RethinkFood UK.

Read more here!