{"id":5082,"date":"2024-03-13T10:11:31","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T23:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.deakin.edu.au\/article\/?p=5082"},"modified":"2024-03-13T10:11:31","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T23:11:31","slug":"respect-at-uni-week-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.deakin.edu.au\/article\/respect-at-uni-week-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s celebrate our diversity this Respect at Uni Week!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2018Respect\u2019 is a word we hear a lot, but what does it really mean and how do we demonstrate it every day? How do other people know that we respect them?<\/p>\n

To respect someone is \u2018to show regard or consideration for them\u2019 and \u2018to hold them in esteem or honour\u2019. So, basically, it\u2019s about being a good person and treating others well. Simple, right?<\/p>\n

Well, not always. The different relationships we have can be complex, and that\u2019s why Victorian universities are once again uniting in 2024 to celebrate the annual Respect at Uni Week<\/strong> (Monday 18\u2013Friday 22 March)<\/strong><\/a>. At Deakin this year, we will be simultaneously celebrating cultural diversity while promoting the importance of respect, inclusion, and the prevention of sexual harm in our campuses, online spaces, and broader communities. <\/p>\n

Remember it\u2019s up to all of us to create a safe and inclusive culture in which everyone in our University community can thrive and feel supported. <\/p>\n

Join us for Respect at Uni Week<\/h2>\n

Check out the events on your campus and online to get involved and proudly champion our diversity. Visit the Respect at Uni Week webpage<\/a> for full event details<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\"Respect.To kick things off early, tune into our special two-<\/strong>part episode series of Deakin\u2019s Respect. Thrive. Belong. podcast<\/strong> uncovering how Deakin Residential Services prioritises belonging, inclusion, and safety for students who call Deakin home.<\/span> <\/span>From strategies that encourage community participation to understanding the unique experiences of students in regional versus metropolitan areas, we\u2019ll delve into it all from a staff and student perspective. Listen to the podcast now<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Submit your favourite global song now!<\/h2>\n

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Did you know Deakin welcomes students from more than 120 countries? This diversity is one of our greatest strengths. Nothing says celebration more than music, so we\u2019re creating a Global Playlist with your favourite tracks from around the globe to showcase the cultures of our student population.<\/p>\n

Deakin will be launching the playlist on Monday 18 March, and you\u2019ll hear it playing across campus during Respect at Uni Week events (you\u2019ll also be able to download it later for your study and party needs!).<\/p>\n

Share your favourite song with us and you\u2019ll also go in the draw to win one of two Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Cameras with 60 film pack worth $159<\/strong>! Submit your request using the form below and we\u2019ll add it to our Spotify playlist. You\u2019ve got until 5pm on Friday 22 March<\/strong> to enter the competition.<\/p>\n

Any songs with explicit references or profanity will be excluded from the final playlist, so keep it clean! Enter here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Do you need support?<\/h2>\n

Deakin is always here to help you. Deakin has excellent free and confidential services, including:<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n