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ABDN:365

This webpage highlights support, information, events and resources related to equality, diversity and inclusion to staff.

What is ABDN:365?

Through ABDN:365 we promote and celebrate inclusion and diversity all year round, not solely during associated awareness raising campaigns.

ABDN:365 also provides us with an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the invaluable contributions that our diverse community makes to the University of Aberdeen while promoting ongoing support for our students and staff.

UK Disability History Month

At the University of Aberdeen we have created a series of events to celebrate, educate and inspire our staff and students.

Upcoming EDI Events

EDI Events & Engagement Group

The EDI Events and Engagement Group is a collaboration of the Students’ Union and departments across the university to deliver events and opportunities related to EDI through an intersectional framework. An element of this group includes the creation of 3 subgroups; The LGBTQ+ Events Subgroup; The Race, Racism and Decolonisation Subgroup; and the Disability Events Subgroup. The creation of these subgroups aim to address the lack of representation of LGBTQ+, disabled and racialised staff and students in the EDI work being undertaken.

How to get help with your event

The Experience, Engagement and Wellbeing Team can provide you with assistance in the delivery of internal events related to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. This includes, marketing, communication, and graphics, as well as general advice and support.

If you are looking to host an event related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to our internal audience (current staff and students) and would like the support of our Engagement & Inclusion Officer please email wellbeing@abdn.ac.uk.

Being an Actionable Ally

What is effective allyship?

Effective Allyship is,“an active, consistent, and arduous practice of unlearning and re-evaluating, in which a person in a position of privilege and power seeks to operate in solidarity with a marginalised group” - The Anti-Oppression Network.

Find tips on how to be an effective ally from this 'Guide to Allyship' below:

Listen to others' experience
Be honest and accountable
Educate yourself on the lived experience of marginalised groups
Make your values known
Speak up

We have a wide range of resources available to students related to the field of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), which we have collated into a handy list.

Understanding Intersectionality

Dr Samantha May, a lecturer in the department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Aberdeen, has written a blog on understanding intersectionality.

Hear from our Community

Read blogs, watch videos and listen to podcasts that discuss topics that matter to you, created by our community.