by Gifford | Jul 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
I’ve been often asked why does Rockstone Consultancy as an EDI specialist only focus on RACE and not on any of the other protected characteristics? This, of course, is a very fair question. My decision happens to stem from the experience of having covered the whole...
by Gifford | Jul 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
I play the piano! Yes, done my grades, used to teach it (along with other instruments) – even conducted a wind band, when I used to play the trumpet. Why do I mention this? Well, the other day I was asked to do (an extended) assembly for one of my ex-student’s school...
by Gifford | Jul 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
This shocking piece of news demonstrates the deep-seated racism that besets the STEM sector. Many young black students end up pursuing non STEM careers because they are being put off by the gatekeepers. I remember when I was taking my GCSEs – well, it was O Levels...
by Gifford | Mar 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Had another fab time with the progressive #bruneluniversitylondon, celebrating #blackhistorymonthuk with a great panel: Jewel Wright (She/Her), Kiri Kankhwende, Ashling Akosa, Layla Ali Mohammed Ali, Annie Njoki Pover, Donna-Marie...
by Gifford | Mar 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
And they’ve been thoroughly energising! Among the university gigs, corporate presentations and charity talks, the one that sticks out so far is a Primary School assembly that I spoke at. This was an all-white village school in Berkshire with around 200 pupils. What...
