Equality Week

The University of Oulu fosters diversity and is committed to promoting equality. Important themes of Equality Week this year include diverse learners, gender equality, language awareness, and anti-racism. Warmly welcome to the Equality Week events:

UNIC Lightning Bites: Accessibility and Inclusion

Monday 17th March at 14:00–15:00, online
The difference between accessibility, integration and inclusion. Why this distinction is essential as a first step towards an inclusive university policy.
How Institutions Practice Diversity: International Students and Inclusion Across Higher Education.
The talks are in English.

The Finnish language learning path for international students

Tuesday 18th March at 10:30–11 at Tellus Stage

Equality Week pop-up at the green coat racks

Tuesday 18th March at 12:00–14:00
The event is bilingual (Finnish and English)

Lecture: Diverse learners and learning support

Tuesday 18th March at 14:00–15:00 at Tellus Stage
The lecture is bilingual (Finnish and English)

UNIC Lightning Bites: Accessibility and Inclusion

Tuesday 18th March at 14:00–15:00, online
The role of the Institute of Art History at the University of Lodz in the promotion of activities in the area of the inclusivity of culture and art.
Universal Design in the Curriculum: At the Heart of Learning.
The talks are in English.

Lecture: Gender and Climate Change

Wednesday 19th March at 10–11:30, IT115 (hybrid)
The lecture is in English

UNIC Lightning Bites: Accessibility and Inclusion

Wednesday 19th March at 14–15:00, online
Taking up space: Autism, Accessibility and Obstacles from a Student Perspective
Built to change: Strategy and structures to establish better study conditions for people with disabilities at RUB
The talks are in English.

International Nowruz Day

Friday 21st March at 15:00–16:30 Saalasti hall
The event is in English