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World AIDS Day Candlelit Vigil
December 1st 2011

5.30-6.45pm, Winter Gardens, Sheffield

An open event to remember those who have been lost to HIV and AIDS both in the UK and globally; and to support those living with and affected by HIV. Reflecting on the past 30 years and looking to the future

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! Wear something RED on the 1st December

Break The Silence
Saturday 3rd December 2011

1.30 - 4.00 pm Vestry Hall, Burngreave Road,Sheffield

The African Peer Education Project invite you to the ‘Break the Silence’ event commemorating World AIDS Day with African Communities. Including information, stalls, music, entertainment/dance performance, guest speakers and food

FREE ADMISSION

For more information please contact:
The African Peer Education Project, Centre for HIV & Sexual Health, Brincliffe House, 90 Osborne Road, Sheffield S11 2BBTel: 0114 305 4444 e-mail: Sheffield.chiv@nhs.netd , www.worldaidsday.org

Living My Life - an exhibition of inspirational portraits celebrating the lives of trans people

After an amazingly successful launch in February this year, and a subsequent national tour, we are delighted to announce that the 'Living My Life' exhibition will be returning to Sheffield throughout the month of November 2011, which also marks the International Transgender Day of Remembrance on the 20th November.

Exhibition Dates:
2nd November - 2nd December 2011
The Workstation, 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield S1 2BX

Opening Times: 9.00am-8.00pm Mon-Fri

Exhibition free of charge to all visitors

Black History Icons
Saturday 08 October - Tuesday 22 November

The University is teaming up with the Showroom Cinema to present a series of events for Black History Month. Black History Month is held every October in the UK and aims to disseminate information on positive black contributions to British culture and society. Our series of events look at how music has portrayed the fight for justice and equality, the emergence of important black musical cultures and how individuals rose against the constrictions of racial discrimination and made extraordinary contributions to culture and social change.

For more info and ticket purchase visit: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/concerts/blackhistoryicons

Unlocking potential: Women in Science, Engineering & Technology -
Hosted by Meg Munn MP and Pam Liversidge OBE, Master Cutler.

The University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing and the Smith Institute invite you to a forum on a key issue facing engineering and manufacturing businesses.

Date: Friday 14 October 2011, 9.30am - 11am
Venue: AMRC Factory of the Future, Advanced Manufacturing Park, Wallis Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham, S60 5TZ

Related report: Unlocking Potential: Perspectives on Women in Science,
Engineering and Technology – http://www.smith-institute.org.uk/file/Women%20in%20SET.pdf

Touching the Soul: World Mental Health Day Arts Exhibition, Jessop West, 7-9 Oct

Arts exhibition being staged in Jessop West to mark World Mental Health Day. All exhibits are produced by users of mental health services in Sheffield, and will include visual and 3d art, as well as film, poetry and music. The event is organised by the Creative Arts Steering Team of the Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust, with assistance from the University's Storying Sheffield project.

The exhibition is open to the public and admission is free. More details are below, and also at this web page: http://www.storyingsheffield.com/wmhd11

Deaf Awareness & Sign Language workshop

This event will be held on Wednesday 5th October at Sheffield Voluntary Action, The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield (S1 4FW) from 1pm-4pm.

For more information, please see www.sheffieldvolunteercentre.org.uk/news_and_events?id=52

Sheffield Pride
23 Jun 2011.
Sheffield Pride 2011 – Saturday 16th July 2011 in Endcliffe Park from 1pm -7pm FREE ENTRY
The University of Sheffield is once again proud to sponsor Sheffield Pride, an annual event created to celebrate the LGBT community within Sheffield and throughout the world, and we will be represented on the day by members of the University LGBT Staff Network and LGBT student committee.

Equality Act - Second Phase
5 Apr 2011.
The second phase of the Equality Act comes into force on the 5th April 2011. On this date, the Public Sector General Equality Duty will come into force, replacing the current public sector duties in the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000, the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 and the Equality Act 2006.

Spring Out
30 March 2011.
Saturday 16th April, 9.30am – 6pm, St Marys Conference Centre, Bramall Lane – free community event celebrating LGB communities in Sheffield

"Why is Philosophy so White, Male and Middle Class? Implicit Bias,Stereotype Threat and Under-represented Groups in Philosophy"
17 Mar 2011.

On Monday 28th March at 5pm in St George's Church, Jenny Saul(Philosophy) will give a talk entitled "Why is Philosophy so White, Male and Middle Class? Implicit Bias, Stereotype Threat and Under-represented Groups in Philosophy".

The talk is open to everyone; see below for an abstract. After the talk there will be chance to chat about the issues and have some free wine or fruit juice.

Philosophy, in every country for which statistics have been collected, is approximately 80% male. A recent study in the US showed that the only fields which are more male-dominated than philosophy are computer science, physics and engineering. Although we don't yet have good data on race and social class in philosophy, there's good reason to suppose that the numbers of non-white and working class philosophers are vanishingly small. This talk will explore one explanation for the current state of affairs, drawing on recent psychological literature on implicit bias and stereotype threat.

International Women's Day
7 Mar 2011.
International Women's Day, March 7th-11th 2011, we are celebrating the centenary of International Women's Day on 8 March 2011 with a week of events highlighting the achievements of Sheffield women.

LGBT History Month
10 Feb 2011.
LGBT History Month takes place every year in February, and is marked by events across the country to celebrate the lives and achievements of the LGBT community. Click on the link above to view events at the University.

Out Aloud Concert
10 Feb 2011.
Saturday 2nd April 7.30pm, Firth Hall, Western Bank. Together in Concert - Sheffield's own Out Aloud plus Oslo's Gay Chorus Homofonien.

Stonewall Index Results
1st Feb 2011.
The University of Sheffield is proud to be included in the latest Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, the definitive national benchmarking exercise for showcasing Britain´s top employers for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) staff.

Worlds Aids Day Candlelit Vigil
22nd Dec 2010.
Monday 10th January 6.00-7.00pm in the Winter Garden, Sheffield City Centre. An event to remember those people who have been lost to HIV and to raise awareness. Hosted by Cllr Paul Scriven and performance by Out Aloud, Sheffield's LGBT choir.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities - 3rd December 2010
1st Dec 2010.
On the 3rd December every year International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is celebrated worldwide recognising the achievements and contributions of people with disability.

Break The Silence
28th Nov 2010
The African Peer Education Project invite you to the 'Break the Silence' event, on Friday 3rd December 2010, 5.30-9.30pm at Vestry Hall, Burngreave Road, commemorating World AIDS Day with African Communities. Food and drink will be served and there will be a variety of speakers and cultural performances.

Worlds Aids Day Candlelit Vigil
28th Nov 2010.
Wednesday 1st December 6.30-7.30pm in the Winter Garden, Sheffield City Centre. An event to remember those people who have been lost to HIV and to raise awareness. Hosted by Cllr Paul Scriven and performance by Out Aloud, Sheffield's LGBT choir.

Gay Icons Project
8th Nov 2010.
This Autumn the University of Sheffield is producing a series of events that explore the contrasting ideas behind gay iconography. The pioneering, the tragic, gay icons who aren't even gay - the project takes place at several University venues between Friday 19 Nov - and Saturday 11 Dec.

Equality Act 2010
1st Oct 2010.
The Equality Act will come into force on 1 October 2010 and aims to provide a simpler, more consistent and more effective legal framework for preventing discrimination. The stated aim of the Act is to reform and harmonise discrimination law, and to strengthen the law to support progress on equality.

World Mental Health Day: Creative Arts Exhibition
30th Sept 2010.
To mark World Mental Health Day there will be an exhibition, held on 8th, 9th & 10th October, of many different types of art, including painting and film, poetry and music, created by users of mental health services in Sheffield.

LGBT Network for Professionals
30th Sept 2010
VIP Launch event for LGBT professionals in and around Sheffield.

Transgender Day of Remembrance
30th Sept 2010.
The 20th November marks The International Day of Remembrance for those who have lost their lives or have been affected by anti-transgender prejudice.

Doncaster Pride 2010
17 Aug 2010.
This years Doncaster Pride Event will take place on Saturday 21st August, 2pm - 2am at Doncaster Racecourse. Pride events are open to everyone, not just the gay community, and are held to promote equality for all.

Muslims welcome the month of Ramadan
10 August 2010.
Ramadan is the Muslim month of fasting and is undertaken as a sign of respect for Allah and this year it starts on 10th / 11th August 2010 and will last approximately 29 or 30 days. Further information about Ramadan can be found here Ramadan Guidance

Stonewall Guide to Universities
7 July 2010.
The Guardian newspaper reported on Tuesday 6th July, on a Stonewall project to identify 'gay-friendly' universities across the UK. Our University has been given an 8 out of 10 score in the guide, which is an excellent achievement.

See here for the Guardian article:www.guardian.co.uk/education/2010/jul/06/stonewall-gay-friendly-universities

The full Stonewall report and university 'guide' can be found here: www.gaybydegree.org.uk

HR Department wins Times Higher Education "Outstanding HR Team" Award
18 June 2010.
The HR Department won the "Outstanding HR Team Award at the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Award Ceremony in London on 17 June 2010.

“Working for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality"
17 June 2010.
“Working for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality" was launched by the Prime Minister on 16th June 2010. The ambitious programme of work outlined the actions Government will take to address outdated prejudices and tear down barriers to equal opportunities at a Pride reception held at No 10 Downing Street, attended by GEO ministers, Rt Hon Theresa May and Lynne Featherstone, entrepreneurs, celebrities and those who work for LGB and T equality.

New helpU support line for University staff
3 June 2010.
helpU is a means for all staff and their immediate families to access practical help, information, advice, support and counselling to address and resolve problems and issues they may be facing at home or at work. The service is free, independent, confidential and available 24 hours a day.