As members of Team Teesside, we proudly celebrate the fact we are all different and we are all equal.
Our Gender Focus Group is one of the five focus groups within the University's equality and diversity umbrella. The group comprises our executive champion, chairs, and a broad cross-section of colleagues from all our Schools and departments.
At Teesside University we believe that gender equality is not just a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for an inclusive learning and working environment. We respect and value individuals of all gender identities, encourage everyone to contribute their unique perspectives and empower every member to succeed academically, professionally, and personally.
Our Gender Focus Group plays an important role in helping shape the development of new policies and practices at the University by representing the views of staff and students of all genders.
Becoming a gender focus group member has many benefits, including the opportunity to make a difference to our University community, raise your profile, and work with new people. New members who are willing to actively participate are always welcome. Membership entails:
The group meets four times a year during working hours. Please let your line manager know if you would like to volunteer.
Over the past twelve months, the group's achievements have included:
We will be inclusive through our use of language and mindful of those we risk excluding through our words and phrases.
More about our Inclusive language guidance
The policy is to address hormone related issues which may affect a person whilst at work. It is inclusive of all genders.
View the Hormone Health Policy (Staff access via clicking ADFS button)
Please see a map of facilities that families and parents can use.
Download the Family facilities map
Check out Blessing Ihuoma (President Wellbeing) chatting to Teesside University student Davies Abienekpen about men's mental health.
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Women writers - both past and present - have played a vital role in raising awareness of gender inequality, while women researchers have been at the forefront of new thinking in this area, inspiring social and cultural change.
Find out moreInternational Women's Day (IWD) is a global event which is celebrated annually to raise awareness on issues around gender equality and to shine a spotlight on the inspirational women who make such a positive contribution to our society.
Find out moreThe event, organised by the Postgraduate Society, welcomed Joe Hilton, entrepreneur, author, speaker and self-help coach. Joe shared his journey, his challenges and how he navigated through them, and took questions from the audience. A messages board was displayed in the Students' Union, encouraging anyone to share their story, and supportive comments.
Find out moreTeesside University is marking International Women’s Day (IWD) with a series of activities across the campus to champion its community of inspiring female students, graduates and staff.
We currently do not have any events planned, please check again in the near future for updates.