Training and Education
To increase our institutional capacity for diversity, equity and inclusion, training and educational programmes are provided to staff, faculty, and students for enhancing knowledge, skills and capacity on topics related to advancing our goals for inclusive excellence.
The training and education effort offered highlight the following areas:
- Understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion;
- Mitigating unconscious bias; and
- Reducing discrimination and harassment of any form.
DEO related training sessions/workshops offered to staff:
Diversity and Equal Opportunities session at Staff Orientation
Anti-Discrimination Laws of Hong Kong Talk
-This training is organized by Human Resources Office or the Diversity and Equal Opportunities Unit regularly
Sexual Harassment Prevention Talk (By invitation)
-This training is organized by Human Resources Office regularly
Avoid Gender-related, Disability and Racial Bias in Recruitment and Selection Workshop (By invitation)
-This training is organized by Human Resources Office regularly
Intercultural Awareness Training (By invitation)
Understanding of DEI through Beverage and Chocolate
Sign Language: Understanding Diverse Needs in Workplace and Classroom
DEO related training sessions/workshops offered to students:
Diversity and Equal Opportunities at HKUST
Talk on Anti-Discrimination Laws of Hong Kong
Breaking Down Barriers: How does Unconscious Bias Affect You?
Thinking Beyond the Gender Box
DIY Henna Art: Exploring Cultural Diversity through Art
Schools/departments/offices are welcomed to approach the DEO team of VPABO for developing training related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Other training and education materials are available at the “Training and Educational Materials” page.