Staff Networks
As a research institute at the University of Oxford, we benefit from a range of networks, both formal and informal, which facilitate connections across the University, fostering collaborations, community and professional development. Below we have highlighted some of the existing networks, open to staff at the MRC WIMM.
Diversity, Community and Inclusion Networks
- Disabled Staff Network
- For staff with a disability or long-term health condition. The Network aims to work to improve the experience of disabled staff, enable views of disabled people to inform policy and decision making, and to provide peer support.
- BME Staff Network
- For staff who identify as BME. The network aimt to help the University to identify areas where BME staff representation can be increased, and to offer support to enable professional success among BME staff at all levels.
- LGBT+ Staff Network
- An inclusive LGBT+ network that works collaboratively with the Disabled Staff and BME Staff networks.
- LGBT+ Allies Network
- Allies that have attended the LGBT+ Allies Workshop.
- Neurodiversity at Oxford
- Celebrating, connecting and empowering Oxford University's neurodiverse community through talks, social events, mentoring and training.
- Faith Societies, Groups and Centres
- Oxford University comprises a diverse group of staff and students from various religious and non-religious backgrounds. Part of our duty to promote equality and value diversity is to provide an inclusive environment in which staff and students will thrive.
Wellbeing Support
- Thriving at Oxford
- A list of resources to support staff to feel and perform at their best as part of the University community
- University of Oxford Occupational Health Service
- Delivers services that support the University’s policies regarding the prevention of ill health and the promotion of health and wellbeing
- Information for parents and carers (SSO login required)
Professional Networks
- RDM Mentoring Scheme
- A mentoring scheme for all staff and students of the Radcliffe Department of Medicine. The overall aim of the scheme is to assist mentees to achieve personal and professional growth through a mentoring relationship that provides support as they progress and develop within the University. Equally, the scheme also offers benefits to the mentor and to the Department.