Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Aquaculture

We have put together the following list of resources in relation to EDI topics, with staff and students at Stirling in mind. We are not responsible for the content of external sites. Some of the below topics may be distressing.

Gender and LGBTQIA+ support 

Broadly, these resources concern supporting gender-related topics such as gender diversity and identity.

• Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA)
• Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE)
• International Organisation for Women in the Seafood Industry (WSI)
• LGBT+ Student Support Contacts at the University of Stirling
• Trans inclusion resource list for professionals (includes extensive links to other sources)
• Gender Identity Research and Education Society

Gender-based violence

These resources relate to gender-based and sexual violence.

• Staff and students at the University of Stirling can use the ‘Report and support‘ pages to report (including anonymously) gender-based or sexual violence or seek support.
• University of Stirling Safe Taxi Scheme
• For non-University related support you can contact Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre or Stirling Women’s Aid. Forth Valley Rape Crisis is on campus every Tuesday for anyone seeking assistance.
• LGBTQ+ antiviolence charity Galop

Race

These resources link to support for those affected by racism as well as anti-racism initiatives.

• University of Stirling’s Statement on Anti-racism, Race Equality and Interculturalism
• Central Scotland Regional Equality Council support and advice service
• Shakti Women’s Aid for BME women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse
• Show Racism the Red Card education packs
• AdvanceHE Steering Group on tackling racism on campus
• AdvanceHE Race Equality in Higher Education programme

Disability

These resources generally relate to enhancing the inclusion of disabled students and staff. There is some overlap with the other resources on mental health and neurodiversity below so please check these all out.

• Student information on University of Stirling Accessibility & Inclusion service
• University of Stirling staff information on supporting disabled students
• Applying for Disabled Students Allowance
• Disability information Scotland
• The Disabled People’s Archive

Mental Health

These resources are about supporting those with mental health difficulties and promoting positive mental wellbeing for students and staff.

• University of Stirling student information for mental health
• University of Stirling staff information on mental health
• Out of hours and emergency support for students and staff at Stirling
• Zero Suicide Alliance training
• Student Minds – the UK’s student mental health charity
• Nightline – student run initiative to ensure students have a safe space to talk.

Neurodiversity

‘Neurodiversity’ refers to the diverse and variable ways in which we think, learn and behave – neurodivergent individuals are those who think differently to the predominant way of thinking. Neurodivergent individuals includes those who with a diagnosis of or identifying with dyslexia, autism, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, Tourette’s, stuttering, ADHD, OCD, etc.

• Training for academic staff on supporting autistic students and using Universal Design
• Different Minds: Resources compiled by the Scottish Government for autistic people. The Scottish Government has launched the Different Minds campaign to improve autism acceptance.
• University of Nottingham’s ‘Project Myth Buster’ about autism
• Intersectional Neurodiversity and Disability Reading Group
• Neurodiverse Postgrad Researchers Network (on Twitter)
• University of Glasgow Neurodiversity Network (on Twitter)

International Student Support

These resources are for supporting international students and staff at the university of Stirling:

• Visas and Immigration support at University of Stirling
• International careers guidance
• Language support for current students
• International Student Academic Support Sessions (2019-2020 resources; watch this space for information on future sessions)

Financial Support

These resources relate to financial support available to students through the University of Stirling.

• Managing your Money
• Discretionary and Assistance Funds
• Estranged students and student carers support through UoS and Stirling Carers Centre.
• Other Sources of Funding

EDI and research

These resources relate to EDI issues that permeate within research and academia.

• University of Stirling EDI staff development programmes
• University of Stirling’s Decolonising the Curriculum SharePoint page, including the Decolonising your Reading List workshop.
• eLife’s collection of EDI articles
• British Psychological Society resources for Psychologists
• University of Stirling’s HR Policies and Procedures