Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

The Office of the Vice President for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion was established in 2016 and is responsible for leading and promoting all aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the University.

In accordance with the recommendations of the University of Galway Gender Equality Task Force 2016, the University has put in place a cohesive governance structure to guarantee clear and consistent leadership, responsibility, accountability, and oversight of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

The structures put in place allow for information to flow from local School or Unit level through the appropriate committee and into the Governing Authority. There are two Institutional EDI Committees - The Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Campus Committee was established in 2016, and following from that, the Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Resources Committee of Údarás na hOllscoile (Governing Authority) was established in May 2017. The remit of the EDI Committee has since been expanded to include HR matters - accordingly, the title of the committee is changed to EDIHRC.  Both of these committees work toward progressing the equality agenda in all areas at University of Galway. You can find out more about their work, membership, and remit by reviewing the information available on this website.

https://www.universityofgalway.ie/equalityanddiversity/edistructure/equalitydiversityinclusionstructure/ 

Race Equality Training

This one day interactive workshop will equip participants with knowledge, awareness, and actionable steps to promote race equality and contribute to a more inclusive campus community. It begins by exploring the journey toward race equality in higher education (HE) and society in Ireland. Participants will also discuss language complexities related to race, racism, and inequality.

Neurodiverse-Affirmative Workplace training

These tailored sessions will provide a comprehensive understanding of neurodivergence as brain types and will explore the tools needed to create a neuro-inclusive workplace. They will draw from the best available evidence, including intersectional lived experiences and case studies.

Unconscious Bias Training

This training provides staff with a greater awareness of unconscious bias, the research and understanding of the impact of unconscious bias in decision making, recruitment and selection decisions daily interactions, and targeted actions to counteract the impact of unconscious bias.

Active Bystander Training

Active Bystander Training provides the skills to challenge unacceptable behaviours e.g. racism, bullying, sexual harassment, and other inappropriate behaviours, including those which may become normalized over time.

Disability Awareness Training

This 3-hour online training is designed to support the roll out of the Staff Guide to Disability in the Workplace.

Gender Diversity Training

This workshop aims to support institutions expand their capacity to support trans and non-binary students and staff. Participants will gain insight into experiences of trans and non-binary communities in Ireland today and build fluency in respectful language and terminology. In an open and safe space participants have the opportunity to ask any questions, explore strategies for becoming confident allies, and offer practical solutions for building more inclusive education for trans and non-binary individuals. 

Managers Matter: Leading Modern Families

 This training programme will provide management and leadership advice on:

• How to create a culture that values and supports all staff, inclusive of external responsibilities
• How to support employees with caring responsibilities and manage transitions from leave back to work

Maternity Matters: Return to Work

A 3-hour interactive and practical online workshop designed to help prepare and support new parents in adjusting back to the workplace following maternity/ adoptive leave.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education

The purpose of this EDI in HE eLearning programme is:

• to raise awareness of how equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights issues permeate organisational culture, and
• to understand what third level education staff responsibilities are under Irish equality and human rights legislation.

Let’s Talk About Race in Higher Education Institutions

‘Let’s Talk About Race in the Higher Education Sector’ is a 30 minute Race Equality Awareness eLearning module which aims to:

• Develop greater awareness of the nature of racism, and in particular provide an understanding of how racism may take the form of inequality and bias that is embedded in our universities in a systemic way;
• Provide students and staff with the insights to enable the conversation about racism; and
• Calls us to action to take responsibility to reduce racism in our university.

https://www.universityofgalway.ie/equalityanddiversity/editraining/trainingdates2024/