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with Pride societies across campus to promote visibility, allyship, and community. Whether you're looking for support, connection, or just a place to be yourself, the LGBT+ society is here.” “At the MTU LGBT+ Society , we’re proud to provide a safe, inclusive space where students can be their authentic selves. Through events like FLAG Week, we celebrate diversity by collaborating with Matt Browne Chairperson. MTU LGBT+ Student Society. MTU LGBT+ society cork campus is a fun and safe space for LGBT+ students and allies alike. The student run society has 6 main goals around which the activities for the society are based. The aims are to support members, engage in social activities, to run education sessions, to signpost members to supports, to promote inclusions and to promote tolerance in the wider MTU community. To promote acceptance and understanding of all sexualities and gender identities has been a particular goal of importance to the society in recent years, and to achieve this goal the concept of FLAG (Festival of LGBT Awareness and Gratitude) week was developed. The FLAG week is hosted by the society with the support of the Societies and EDI MTU offices. In collaboration with the MTU Staff Network, the coffee morning which is held during FLAG week has become a highlight in the calendar to celebrate our LGBT+ students, staff and allies. Also during the week the society collaborate with other student societies activities to highlight that safe spaces for LGBT+ students exists in the MTU community outside of the LGBT+ society. The society want our members to connect with other students and staff from diverse backgrounds to allow us all to share our experiences and grow together as a community.
At a time of increasing challenge to EDI, we are pushing for greater commitment to inclusion across our university and beyond. In addition to our four year Athena Swan Action Plan we have published our first annual Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty Report to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to equality and inclusion for all. We are aware that there is much work to be done, but through strategic alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals and the ongoing implementation of our EDI goals, we are dedicated to fostering a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable future. recurring tea break, on two campuses throughout semester time, we’re proud to create moments where staff can truly feel seen, safe, and supported. It’s about more than events, it’s about ensuring everyone can recognise themselves as a valued part of our MTU community. ” Maria Nugent Vice Chair LGBT Staff Network, Enterprise Liaison Officer “Two years in, our LGBT+ Staff Network continues to grow – small but fierce, and full of heart. What began as a space for connection has become an important part of campus life, fostering visibility, belonging, and community. From a scenic hike up the Gap of Dunloe (for LGBT+ Staff & Allies), to an upcoming social night out, and a monthly
One example of this inclusivity is the recent Hormonal Health Policy and accompanying Toolkit, with MTU becoming the first Irish university to implement a comprehensive policy and toolkit addressing hormonal health in the workplace in a holistic manner. This policy not only outlines support for more widely known hormonal conditions such as menopause but also includes consideration of hormonal health considerations for our transgender and non-binary community. This intersectional approach is underpinned by our first institutional Athena Swan Bronze Award, which showcases MTU’s current and future commitment to enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion across our university and beyond. “This Athena Swan Bronze Award will help us instil equality as a core value across our university in line with the goals set out in our Strategic Plan, Our Shared Vision 2022-27. At MTU , we are committed to creating a safe space for all our students and staff to be the truest and best versions of themselves and this award will help us build such a
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“ MTU’s hands-on learning environment and supportive community are helping me build my future, while also inspiring others to do the same. ” University (MTU) is our commitment to encouraging a supportive inclusive culture amongst our community. MTU recognises that everyone is different, values these differences, and encourages staff, students, and affiliates to be their true selves, while respecting the right of others to be their true selves. With Equality, Diversity &
Inclusion (EDI) as the first of five enablers in the MTU Strategic Plan , we have made a public commitment to embedding EDI in everything we do at MTU .
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university environment.” Professor Maggie Cusack MTU President.
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