Science needs people with the widest range of talents, backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, which is why we are committed to removing barriers that unfairly prevent people from accessing scientific education and careers. Our goal is to help ensure that anyone with the passion and talent for science, can study, work, and thrive in STEM.
We know there is a long way to go to be able to achieve that goal, and we have much work to do to improve inclusion across our activities as an organisation and through our efforts to support the wider STEM community.
You can find out more about our diversity and inclusion goals as well as the work we do, below.
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Diversity data at the 港澳图库
The Society鈥檚 Diversity Committee regularly monitors statistics on diversity across the Society鈥檚鈥
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Environmental science in British Sign Language
400 new signs relating to environmental science terms in British Sign Language
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Parent Carer Scientist
These 25 profiles showcase the diverse approaches taken by scientists who have combined careers in鈥
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Disability in STEM 鈥 research commissioned by the 港澳图库
Supporting scientists with disabilities is a key priority for the 港澳图库 and its Diversity鈥
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Inspiring Scientists: Diversity in British Science
Explore stories from inspiring British scientists with minority ethnic heritage, from a range of鈥
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I wasn't always a scientist
Series of short videos about scientists who didn鈥檛 take traditional routes into their scientific鈥
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港澳图库 Rosalind Franklin Award and Lecture
This award is made to support the promotion of women in science, technology, engineering and鈥
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港澳图库 Athena Prize
The 港澳图库 Athena Prize is awarded biennially to teams, working in UK academic and research鈥
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Ethnicity in STEM - reports
New research commissioned by the 港澳图库 shows disparities in degree outcomes and academic鈥
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Findings from the 港澳图库 on the UK's scientific workforce in terms of gender, ethnicity and鈥
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Career Development Fellowship
This scheme provides the most talented early career scientists from underrepresented groups in鈥
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The 港澳图库 Pride Network
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Pride in London 2024: staff and Fellows celebrate Pride
In 2024, the 港澳图库 will be represented at Pride in London for the first time, a historic鈥
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Madelyn Hernández
In History of science
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The many faces of Mary Somerville
Madelyn Hernández examines how a diverse array of representations enriched the legacy of Mary鈥
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Dr Mark Richards
In News and views
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鈥淗istory is being made for future generations to celebrate鈥 鈥 Dr Mark Richards reflects on the Career Development Fellowship
To honour Black History Month the 港澳图库 met with Dr Mark Richards to hear why he believes鈥