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Students Volunteers needed for International Women’s Week
Equality Fund Projects Announced
Updated Dignity and Respect Policy
Equality Fund 2011-2012 Call for applications
Equality News September 2012 published

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Students Volunteers needed for International Women’s Week

15 February 2013

Calling all students: Want to volunteer for this year's International Women’s Week: March 4th – 8th?

International Women's Week takes place every year in College celebrating women's contributions in different artistic and scientific fields and marking College's participation in a global campaign for rights and equality.

We will need volunteers to assist in the promotion and set up of events and activities.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Equality Office for more details.

Equality Fund Projects Announced

14 February 2013

The Equality Fund 2012-13 is supporting 15 projects.

Detailed listing of past projects and events

Updated Dignity and Respect Policy

1 February 2013

The updated College Dignity and Respect Policy booklet is now available electronically.:

What is Dignity and Respect?

The Dignity and Respect policy provides guidance on your rights and responsibilities with regards to dignity and respect in Front cover of Dignity and REspect College. It also provides information on complaint resolution options.

Your Rights:
To study in an environment that is free from discrimination, bullying, harassment and sexual harassment.

Your Responsibilities:
To treat classmates, staff and members of the public with dignity and respect, and to challenge inappropriate behaviour.

Please note the policy applies to all staff and students in all locations, including the production, display and circulation of materials such as posters or electronic materials.

What can you do now?

Seek confidential advice from the panel of Contact Persons
If you are being bullied or harassed, or if you have witnessed someone else in College being bullied or harassed, you can seek advice from a Contact person.

Are you unsure whether the behaviour is bullying or harassment? Speak to a Contact Person to get their input. If in doubt – talk it out!

Become a Dignity and Respect Champion in your course, club or society by:

Challenging bullying behaviour,

Acting as a good role model by treating others with respect, particularly those who are less able to stand up for themselves,

Raising awareness of the Dignity and Respect policy in your area,

Organising events that encourage an inclusive and open environment free from bullying and harassment,

Contacting the Equality Officer to arrange training for your course, club or society,

Join the Equality Office on Twitter and Facebook for more on equality and inclusion within College.

Equality Fund 2012-2013 Call for Applications

31 October 2012 - 30 November 2012

The Equality Fund 2012-2013 is now accepting applications for innovative and creative projects promoting equality and diversity in College. The deadline for submission of applications is Friday 30 November 2012. Equality Fund logo

The Equality Fund will provide funding to staff and students on a competitive basis for a variety of equality projects.

The themes selected for this year are:

Feeling part of it, on and off-campus,

Balancing the books in College,

Understanding one another,

Global campus/internationalization,

Linking the College community,

Listen, speak and be heard,

The campus community of the future

Applications can be made with the above themes focusing on any of the 9 protected equality grounds or for other relevant groups.

For more information about the Equality Fund and to download the application form:

Equality Fund

or contact equality@tcd.ie

Equality News September 2012

The latest Equality News is now available to download here. Find out about staff and student equalityprojects and upcoming events in College.

Equality News (PDF)

The newsletter is available in paper copy and alternative formats, to request contact equality@tcd.ie

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