DrSinéad Flannery

Fostering Inclusion Award Category: Sinéad is the Professional Work Experience Coordinator for the School of Agriculture and Food Science. In support of this role, Sinéad has developed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Dignity & Respect training for students. The training was developed in response to incidents that arose during student placements, such as workplace harassment and gender discrimination. These incidents highlighted the need to better prepare students in relation to EDI and Dignity & Respect, issues and to equip them with the knowledge and skills to tackle such issues effectively, and to understand their rights. The initial pilot had two steps: to train the trainers, in this case the Placement Coordinators, and then to have them train the students. The roll out of the student training involved one-hour workshops for over 200 students. The programme and consultation brought together colleagues from across UCD, supported by the team from the Dignity & Respect Support Service. There is a greater awareness and knowledge of key EDI and Dignity & Respect concepts amongst students and staff as a result of the programme. Students reported being better prepared to handle such situations with a very high number saying they would recommend it to other students.

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