Equality and diversity
Our equality and diversity courses are designed to help front-line staff in their day-to-day duties and promote respect and dignity for all.
See below for our current EDI workshops.
Sussex is committed to advancing equality of opportunity, which is why our Diversity in the Workplace online course is mandatory for all staff.
Learn more about how the University supports equality and diversity.
Our online EDI training is listed below. All can be accessed through your staff LearnUpon account. See our Staff Online Learning page to login.
- Diversity in the Workplace (online) - mandatory for all staff
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Duration: 45 minutes
Course outline
This course introduces the University's approach to equality, diversity and inclusion, and encourages the promotion of diversity in everything we do.
Who is it for?
All staff, whatever their role. This course should be completed within the first month of your start date.
- Unconscious Bias (online) - recommended for all staff, mandatory for all staff involved in recruitment, reward and promotions decisions
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Duration: 45 minutes
Course outline
Unconscious biases are the views and opinions that we are unaware of. They affect our everyday behaviour and decision making. Our unconscious biases are influenced by our background, culture and personal experiences. Our unconscious bias e-learning aims to increase awareness of unconscious bias and its impact on people with protected characteristics, and to reduce discriminatory behaviour and attitudes in the workplace.
Who is it for?
All staff, whatever their role, and mandatory for all staff involved in recruitment, reward and promotions decisions.
- Recruitment and Selection (online) - mandatory for all staff who sit on recruitment panels
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Duration: 45 minutes
Course outline
It is essential that we find staff who possess the skills and abilities the University of Sussex needs, and that we do so equitably and within the law. This course will provide you with guidance on key aspects of recruitment and selection in higher education, particularly in relation to equality and diversity matters, and the strides you can make to eliminate bias.
Who is it for?
This course is mandatory for all staff who sit on recruitment panels.
- Supporting trans and non-binary people at work: A guide for managers
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Course outline
Knowing how to support your trans and non-binary staff and create a respectful and safe environment for them is key to promoting their own personal well-being and ensuring that your organisation manages to harness and nurture the very best talent.
Using a mix of original drama, personal testimony and legal analysis, together with an in-depth case study featuring leading UK insurance company LV=, this short course provides an essential toolkit for managers in managing and supporting trans and non-binary staff at all levels of an organisation.
Who is it for?
For all managers
- Trans and non-binary awareness
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Course outline
It’s estimated that around 4% of the population in Europe and the US could be transgender, non-binary or gender non-conforming.
Many trans and non-binary people encounter inappropriate behaviour and a lack of understanding and respect, both at work and in society.
Using a mix of drama, real-life stories and expert commentary, this short course provides a unique insight into what it’s like to be trans and non-binary in today’s society, setting out appropriate language and etiquette and reinforcing the importance of treating trans and non-binary colleagues and customers with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Who is it for?
For all staff
- Understanding Equality Impact Assessments
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Duration: 40 minutes
Course outline
An Equality Impact Assessment will help you analyse your policies and practices to make sure they do not discriminate against or disadvantage people and that they promote equality in your organisation. This course consists of 40 minutes of in-depth training with films, learner notes and quiz.
Who is it for?
For all staff managers
- Challenging Behaviour
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Course outline
Combining original drama with personal testimony and expert analysis, this course covers a wide range of bullying and harassment issues, giving employees the tools for recognising and tackling inappropriate behaviour and the skills for working successfully as part of a diverse team.
Who is it for?
For all staff but especially recommended for managers
- The Impact of Micro-behaviours
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Duration: 30 minutes
Course outline
Micro-behaviours are the tiny things that we say and do that tell those around us about what we’re feeling or thinking. We’re often not even aware of them happening, but they can have a huge impact on working relationships and team dynamics and are often a key indicator of unconscious bias. This course will take about 30 minutes, and includes films, quiz and learner notes.
Who is it for?
For all staff but especially recommended for managers
Contact us
Organisational Development
Human Resources
Sussex House
E od@sussex.ac.uk
T 01273 606755 ext 4806
An Equality Impact Assessment will help you analyse your policies and practices to make sure they do not discriminate against or disadvantage people and that they promote equality in your organisation. This course consists of 40 minutes of in-depth training with films, learner notes and quiz.