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It is important to consider whether our work environments are meeting our needs and what we can do if they are not.

Maintaining your workspaceÌý

If you require additional assistance in setting up your work station to work remotely, and do not already have adaptive equipment, please speak with your line manager in the first instance to ensure that anyÌýreasonable adjustmentsÌýcan be considered.ÌýYou’ll need to ensure you have an up-to-date Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessment.

WhilstÌýon campus you can find a range of guidance on and work safely.Ìý

Making use of the technologyÌý

Make effective use of collaborative tools such as MS Teams, SharePoint, Zoom and Mural, to minimise email and lengthy online meetings. Ensure materials are in an accessible format and agree on etiquette with colleagues for any video calls - including the use of live captions and video. Virtual interactions should not create unnecessary barriers for colleagues with disabilities.Ìý

Read theÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÌýISD guideÌýto remote working tools and best practiceÌý

Headsets

Many of you will continue having virtual or hybrid meetings with colleagues from your desks on campus. To ensure you can participate in these meetings effectively, and to reduce the impact on those around you, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê provides all the users of Microsoft Teams with headsets.

Find out how to request a headset

Staying connected via online and local networks and groupsÌýÌý

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  The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Communities of Practice (CoPs)Ìýbring together groups of staff from acrossÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÌýwho perform similar functions, work in definedÌýpracticeÌýareas, and need to build similar capabilities – regardless of their line management structures. All CoPs have created online spaces for support and collaboration to support members during remote working.

• Parents and Carers Networks
  We understand the additional pressure parents and carers may be facing. You can join the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Parents and Carers NetworkÌýon Teams and via the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê website. Ìý
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  If you are a Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê alumnus you can connect atÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê AlumniÌýas well as joining your alumni university/work communities.
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• Staff Equalities Networks
  Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê’s staff equalities networks are places where people with shared identities and backgrounds can connect with colleagues and make positive change across the university.

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