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To drive sustained cultural change, individuals from all demographics need to be aware of biases in society and what they can contribute to effect real progress. 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSAID (Scientists Advocating for Inclusivity and Diversity) strives to facilitate an understanding of EDI literature, provide a platform for minority researchers as role models and to unite staff and students in support of EDI.

The first 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSAID seminar series will run throughout the Spring Term of 2020. Created for and delivered by the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøSAID will be the largest collaborative seminar series to focus on raising awareness of biases in STEM and to redefine workplace culture within the university.

Every fortnight, a one hour talk and networking session will take place at the Hammersmith Campus in February, March and April 2020. Each seminar will be delivered by a speaker from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø who identifies with the following minority groups: Women in STEM, BAME in STEM, LGBTQ+, Disability in STEM. The seminars will also represent early career researchers. Speakers will emphasise the evidence base for equality, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) initiatives, drawing on primary research conducted in EDI initiatives, the speaker’s personal career journey and practical advice on advocating on behalf of others. Our events are open to all students, staff and alumni, of all genders and career stages, across all Faculties and Campuses at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

If you identify with a minority group listed, are curious about what EDI means at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and want to learn how you can contribute, come along to one of our upcoming events.

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