Course Details

Inclusive Together - Building a Culture of Belonging

Who is this course aimed at?

All University Staff

What is this course about?

This online workshop will deepen your understanding of diversity, inclusion, and allyship and why they matter. Participants will have the opportunity to explore how bias and privilege influence our interactions and opportunities, learn practical ways to support and advocate for underrepresented colleagues and students, and consider how to create inclusive spaces that welcome and support everyone.
We expect this will be a popular event so be sure to book your place in advance.

Daniel Similaki's Bio
Daniel Similaki is a German-born Afro-European with a background in Chemistry. He is the founder of the Afro-Caribbean Commercial Science Network (ACCSN), an initiative driven by his passion for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) across various sectors. His vision was shaped by years of personal experience navigating industries where diverse representation, especially in leadership, was limited.

With a deep commitment to social impact, Daniel has extensive experience in leading DE&I initiatives, designing inclusive training programmes, and driving organisational change. His approach to DE&I is rooted in evidence-based strategies, ensuring practical, innovative, and person-centric solutions that help individuals and organisations explore these themes with confidence. In November 2024 he was invited to speak at UK parliament to discuss the topic of DE&I and its impact on innovation.

A firm believer in giving back, Daniel continues to advocate for equity and inclusion, using his expertise to support organisations in building more diverse and representative workplaces.

Objectives

Here is what you can expect by attending this course:
  • Practising Effective Allyship and Creating Inclusive Spaces: Discover ways to support underrepresented peers, make spaces welcoming, and build empathy and connection.
  • Recognising Bias and Privilege: Understand the impact of bias and privilege on interactions and opportunities.
  • Understanding Inclusion and Allyship: Learn the meanings and importance of diversity, inclusion, and allyship.

Booking info:

Book your place

There are currently no planned events for this course.

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