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Updated 18.06.2024

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The babies’ manifesto – a response from the Childhood, Youth and Families team

In a follow-up to her latest opinion piece for the Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network, Dr Helen Simmons blogs about the UON perspective on the Manifesto for Babies that was…

14 June 2024

Menopause – What is it?

Sharing my experience of the going through the menopause, raising awareness, and sharing the support we have on offer at UON with the Menopause Support Group.

16 October 2023

As the curtains close for pride month: carry on the torch of visibility and representation

In part 3 of our Pride series, we continue to look at visibility, representation and allyship at its best. Don’t forget to continue to sing in rainbows all year round.

30 June 2023

Rainbows are colours of hope!

We return to ask more staff what pride means to them this year for Pride 2023.

23 June 2023

Everyday is Pride! Be the Rainbow in the clouds

In the first series, we ask our UON staff what pride means them.

20 June 2023

A personal perspective on safety: using what’s around me to keep myself safe.

Throughout her years as a police officer, Lorna has exposed herself to some significant risks and taken decisions over her safety and that of others. This is her story.

12 April 2023

A personal perspective on safety: asking for help to keep myself safe.

Lorna has been a police officer for nearly 20 years and has learnt several things about keeping herself safe. This blog is about two experiences Lorna has had.

3 April 2023

Black, (Un)Like Me: #Embrace Equity?

Dr Marcella Daye explores race equality and International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.

9 March 2023

What is Period Poverty and how does it affect students?

For International Women’s Day, we look at how Period Poverty can affect anyone and UON’s plans to help our students.

8 March 2023

You talk about a level playing field, but the ground isn’t level!

Drawing from her own life experiences, Naomi argues that the only way institutional change can be made is through the provision of strategies that uplift marginalised and oppressed groups.

3 March 2023