Diversity and inclusion book clubs aim to raise awareness of the diversity issues that prevail wiithin our society and sector, ensuring that members understand the key challenges and barriers that their peers and colleagues may be facing.

Find out more about book clubs currently running at the Unviersity, including how to get involved:

• Chemistry. You can read more about the Chemistry Diversity Book club in this interview with two of the organisers, Zoë Ayres and Alex Baker.
• Network for Ethnic Minority Postgrads.
• LGBTQUIA+ Staff Network:
  • Book: Ocean Vuong, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous (2019).
  • Where to find it? There is one copy in our Library, and also several in Birmingham and Coventry Libraries (potentially elsewhere, depending on where you live). Secondhand copies are c.£6-7.
  • What do you need to do?
    • Get hold of a copy if you can.
    • Read as much as you are able.
    • If things get hectic (or you’re especially keen for more), there are interviews with Ocean on YouTube.
    • Maybe jot down some thoughts/feelings/memorable scenes/points of connection?
  • Who? Our Network is for all staff who identify as LGBTQUIA+ at Warwick. Please feel welcome to share with friends and colleagues who self-identify and may be interested. Network Chairs will be glad to add them to the group.

If your department has a diversity book club, let us know and we will include it on this list. Email Michaela on .

Set up your own book club

Conveners of the Chemistry Book Club are keen to disseminate any learning and insights from the Club, empowering colleagues across the UK (and the globe) to start similar initiatives. On thier webpages you will find all the materials you will need to start your own Diversity Book Club.