Links

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

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

• 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.
• For non-University related support you can contact Forth Valley Rape Crisis Centre or  Stirling Women’s Aid
• LGBT+ anti-violence charity Galop

Race

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

• 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 tacking racism on campus

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

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)

EDI and research

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

• eLife’s collection of EDI articles
• British Psychological Society resources for Psychologists
• University of Stirling’s HR Policies and Procedures

Contact details

Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences
University of Stirling
Stirling FK9 4LA
Scotland UK

+ 44 0 1786 467640
psych-enquiries@stir.ac.uk

Twitter: @StirUni_PsyEDI