Find all the important dates regarding equality and diversity at the UO for the current year.
The University of Orléans deploys many actions for equality that are open to all the university community (students and staff members) and even to society as a whole. These actions aim at exchanging, raising awareness and informing on equality issues.
September 2023
- Monday 4 September 2023: Distribution of the back-to-school presentation by the University's Anti-Violence Unit to all academic divisions.
- Monday 4 September 2023: Distribution of leaflets on the University's Anti-Violence Unit and its work.
- Tuesday 5 September 2023: Information stand on the Anti-Violence Unit at the staff members’ welcome day.
- From September 2023 to July 2024: Free sanitary protection available on the 7 sites of the University of Orléans.
- Thursday 7 September 2023: Training for newly appointed Associate Professors (MCF) in preventing and fighting sexist and sexual violence.
- Friday 8 September 2023: Training health relay students (ERS) in preventing and fighting sexist and sexual violence.
- Monday 11 September 2023: Launch on the digital workspace (ENT) of the "Le bizutage, ça dégage !" awareness campaign against hazing.
- Thursday 14 September 2023: Information stand on the Anti-Violence Unit at the Chartres Happy Campus Day.
- Thursday 14 September 2023: Training for new teaching staff in preventing and combating sexist and sexual violence.
- Monday 18 September 2023: Launch of the Introductory Course “Understanding and acting for equality”.
- Thursday 21 September 2023: Launch of the "Le bizutage, ça dégage !" awareness campaign against hazing in all the University’s academic divisions.
- Thursday 21 September 2023: Information stand on the Anti-Violence Unit at the Orléans Happy Campus Day.
- Tuesday 26 September 2023: Training of members of the Legal Affairs and the Human Resources Departments in internal investigation procedures.
- Thursday 28 September 2023: Information stand on the Anti-Violence Unit at the Châteauroux Happy Campus Day.
October 2023
- Monday 2 October 2023: Awareness-raising workshops in Orléans against LGBTphobia in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (College of Humanities on the Orléans Campus, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm)
- Tuesday 3 October 2023: Raising awareness among student associations of the risks of hazing and violence (at the Bouillon, from 6 pm to 8 pm).
- Monday 9 October 2023: Awareness-raising workshops in Bourges against LGBTphobia in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (College of Law on the Bourges Campus, from 9:30 am to 12pm, and Bourges IUT from 1 pm to 4:30 pm)
- Tuesday 10 October 2023: Awareness-raising workshops in Issoudun against LGBTphobia in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (Indre IUT on the Issoudun Campus, from 9:30 am to 3 pm)
- Wednesday 11 October 2023: Awareness-raising workshops in Chateauroux against LGBTphobia in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (Indre IUT on the Châteauroux Campus, from 9:30 am to 12 pm, and Centre for Higher Studies from 1 pm to 4:30 pm)
- Tuesday 3 October 2023: Training for the presidential team in the fight against sexist and sexual violence.
- Thursday 5 October 2023: Raising awareness of the University's equality policies among team leaders and administrative managers
- Monday 16 October 2023: Training for directors of academic divisions and laboratories in preventing and fighting sexist and sexual violence.
- Monday 23 October 2023: Awareness-raising workshops in Orléans against LGBTphobia in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (College of Law on the Orléans Campus, Medical Department, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm)
- Tuesday 24 October 2023: Awareness-raising workshops in Chartres against LGBTphobia in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (Faculty of Education and Polytech on the Eure et Loir Campus from 9:30 am to 12pm, and Chartres IUT from 1 pm to 4:30 pm)
- Throughout October 2023: Digital workspace (ENT) campaign on consent "Sans oui, c’est interdit".
November 2023
- November 2023: Launch of an e-learning programme on preventing and fighting sexist and sexual violence
- From Monday 6 November to Friday 1 December 2023: Come and discover the photo exhibition GO WOMEN on the fight against sexist and sexual violence (Hall of the College of Humanities)
- From Monday 6 November to Friday 1 December 2023: Come and discover the exhibition by the National Museum of Education "Girls / boys: equality of chances" (Polytech, Vinci site)
- From Monday 6 November to Friday 1 December 2023: Come and discover th exhibition "All jobs are mixed" (IUT Orléans)
- From Tuesday 7 November to Friday 1 December 2023: Come and discover the photo exhibition GO WOMEN on the fight against sexist and sexual violence (University Library of Bourges)
- From Tuesday 7 November to Monday 27 November 2023: Come and discover the exhibition by the National Museum of Education "LGBTI+: A little bit of history to fight against discriminations" (University Library of Law)
- Tuesday 14 November 2023: Conference in partnership with CorpoDroit on caring for victims of sexual assault (College of Law, Economics and Management from 6pm to 8pm)
- Thursday 16 November 2023: Screening of the movie "Carrie" by Brian de Palma (at Le Bouillon, 6-8pm, free admission with registration).
- Week of 20 November 2023: Poster campaign against sexist and sexual violence
- Week of 20 November 2023: Launch of the "Violentometer" bookmarks
- From Monday 20 November to Friday 1 December 2023: Come and discover the exhibition "Deconstructing prejudices on sexist and sexual violence" (College of Science and Techniques, EGS Science Hall)
- Monday 20 November 2023: Forum theatre sessions for students in Orléans to raise awareness of the fight against sexist and sexual violence.
- Tuesday 21 November 2023: Forum theatre sessions for students in Bourges to raise awareness of the fight against sexist and sexual violence.
- Tuesday 21 November 2023: Conference on "The History of the Mirabal Sisters" (Dominican Republic) (College of Humanities, from 10am to 12pm).
- Tuesday 21 November 2023: Theatrical performance "Au nom de ma mère - La visite des papillons", based on the story of the Mirabal sisters (at Le Bouillon from 7pm to 9pm, free admission with registration).
- Tuesday 21 November 2023: Educational & digital lunch for University staff members on the theme "How to make documents accessible for all students" (In the Learning Lab, between 12:15 pm and 1:15 pm)
- Thursday 23 November 2023: DuoDay - A disabled person who is searching for a job or in training will form a professional duo with a staff member from the University.
- Thursday 23 November 2023: Forum theatre sessions for students in Chartres to raise awareness of the fight against sexist and sexual violence.
- Friday 24 November 2023: Forum theatre sessions for students in Châteauroux and Issoudun to raise awareness of the fight against sexist and sexual violence.
- Tuesday 28 November 2023: Show “Marie Curie, une quête radieuse” (at Le Bouillon, 7-9pm, free admission with registration).
- From Tuesday 28 November to Friday 8 December 2023: Come and discover the exhibition by the National Museum of Education "LGBTI+: A little bit of history to fight against discriminations" (University Library of Humanities)
December 2023
- From Monday 4 December 2023 to Friday 26 January 2024: Come and discover the photo exhibition GO WOMEN on the fight against sexist and sexual violence (Polytech, Galilée site)
- Monday 4 December 2023: Training for University staff members on professional equality between men and women.
January 2024
- Lauch of the "Tous Hanscène" contest to change people's perception of disability.
- Thursday 25 January 2024: Training day for student association leaders on harm reduction at parties (University Health Service - APLEAT)
- Monday 29 January 2024: Sports and sexual violence - Speech by the Colosse aux pieds d'argile association (STAPS)
February 2024
- Friday 2 February 2024 : Training day for student association leaders on harm reduction at parties (University Health Service - APLEAT)
- Saturday 17 February 2024: Sports and sexual violence - Speech by the Colosse aux pieds d'argile association (STAPS)
- From Thursday 22 February to Friday 22 March 2024: Come and discover the exhibition "Une histoire pluriELLE. The condition of women in the Loiret since the end of the Middle Ages" (LLSH University Library)
- From Monday 26 February to Friday 29 March 2024: Come and discover the exhibition "Us and the others. From prejudices to racism" in partnership with the National Museum of Natural History (Faculty of Science and Technology - STAPS)
- Tuesday 27 February 2024 : Sports and sexual violence - Speech by the Colosse aux pieds d'argile association (STAPS)
March 2024
- Participating in the interactive e-learning ourse "Understanding and acting against sexist and sexual violence"
- From Friday 1 March to Friday 29 March 2024: Campaign on the theme of consent "Sans oui c'est interdit" ("It's fordidden without a yes")
- From Friday 1 March to Friday 29 March 2024: Come and discover the exhbition "LGBTI+ : A bit of history to fight against discrimination" in partnership with the National Museum of Education (Indre IUT)
- From Monday 11 March to Friday 29 March 2024: Launch of the exhibition "The words of women computer scientists" (Faculty of Science, 3IA building)
- From Monday 11 March to Friday 29 March 2024: Come and discover the exhibition "Women's fights, progress for all" (Chartres IUT)
- From Monday 11 March to Friday 29 March 2024: Come and discover the exhibition "In the arts and in sciences, these women changes our lives" (faculty of Law, Economics and Management, Hall Sully)
- Tueday 12 March 2024: Screening of the documentary "Briser le silence des amphis" ("Breaking the silence in lecture halls") followed by a round table with student associations (at the Bouillon cultural center, at 7pm)
- Thursday 14 March 2024: regional conference "Acting against sexual and sexist violence" (Hôtel Dupanloup, between 6pm and 9pm, upon registration)
- Vendredi 15 mars et samedi 16 mars 2024 : Formation des associations étudiantes à la prévention et la lutte contre les violences sexistes et sexuelles
- From Friday 15 March to Friday 29 March 2024: Come and discover the exhibition "Mots et Maux de femmes... sur les bancs" ("Words and pains of women... in court" (Faculty of Science and Technology, EGS building)
- From Monday 18 March to Friday 22 March 2024: Come and discover the exhibtion on the life of Jean Zay (Hall of the Faculty of Humanities)
- Tuesday 19 March 2024: Free theater play "Dorphé aux enfers" (at the Bouillon, between 8:30 and 10pm). Register here
- Thursday 21 March 2024: Conference and tribute to Jean Zay with Mrs Hélène Mouchard-Zay, Mr Antoine Prost and Mr Pierre Allorant (Faculty of Humanities, Jean Zay lecture hall, from 6 to 8pm)
- Thursday 21 March 2024: LICRA booth to raise awareness of the fight against racism and anti-Semitism (Faculty of Science and Technology, STAPS Hall)
- Friday 22 March 2024: Meeting with Éric Benzekr regarding the upcoming tv series "La Fièvre" on football and racism (Auditorium of the Orléans Multimedia Library)
April 2024
- Tuesday 2 april 2024: Round table on "Raising awareness on verbal violence in sports" organized with the CVL League of University Sports, the STAPS department of the Faculty of Science, and the SUAPSE (Faculty of Science and Technology, STAPS lecture hall 1, 6pm)
- Thursday 4 April 2024: Come and discover the 2nd edition of the University's Forum on Disability: numerous stands, virtual reality, sign language café, simul'handi (Student's House, 9:30 am to 5 pm)
- Monday 8 april 2024: Performance by La Flamme theater company on the place of women in Olympic and Paralympic history, in partnership with the local French Education Authority (Faculty of Law Economics and Management, Simone Weil lecture hall, 6pm-8pm, registration required).
May 2024
- Saturday 25 May 2024: March for Equality with the GAGL45 association against homophobia. The University of Orléans will hold a stand at Campo Santo (Orléans city center) from 2pm.
July 2024
- Wednesday 3 July 2024: Raising awareness on transidentity among the University Health Services staff members.