Friday 21st March

Dear All,

Thank you for your work this week.

I hope you enjoyed celebrations for Newcastle, Holi and St Patrick.

Congratulations to the Web team who have won the UCISA Sustainability Award! Well done, All. More chunks of glass for the trophy cabinet https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stratosfilalithis_award-ucisa-sustainability-activity-7308454886495432704-CusL?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAEcKs8B0sjwDFwVM5qMc-JgbweCVL4SJkc

And for our next award, the Space Courses designed by EDE and running on the new short courses platform ( SCP) have been shortlisted in the British Data Awards Post | LinkedIn Fingers crossed.

Your reading for this week could include:

Reflections on DigiFest DSDT Reflects: Digifest 2025 – Digital Skills, Design and Training
The University People Report featuring and designed by DSDT Annual People Report 2024
The new neuro diversity hub and celebration featuring Katie in the photos and a chance for you to add your own experiences Celebrating Neurodiversity in ISG
A new report about men in higher education Half a million men have missed out on higher education – HEPI

In April Tess, Katie and Cassie will lead us in celebrating Harmony Day, an Australian holiday that embraces cultural diversity and inclusivity by hosting a Potluck Picnic—a chance to come together, share delicious food, and foster a sense of belonging within LTW. Bring a dish that represents your culture, nationality, heritage, or simply one you love! Let’s enjoy a diverse spread of flavours and traditions. If you would like to participate, please sign up here and let us know what you will be bringing: Spring on the Wing Potluck Picnic – Wednesday, 9th April, 12-2pm Bring a Tupperware ™ box.

If you would like to attend AI drop-in with Bart and Pragya: https://elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com:443/fscmUI/redwood/learner/learn/redirect?learningItemId=300001932101909&learningItemType=ORA_COURSE