Diversity in the Geosciences

‘The Geological Society is committed to supporting diversity in its staff and Fellowship, and has made it a priority to help encourage and celebrate equality and inclusion in geoscience education and professions. As the UK professional body for geoscientists, the Geological Society believes that everybody should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential, regardless of disability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or other diversity characteristic.  In September 2014 the Geological Society formalised this commitment by becoming a signatory to the Science Council’s Declaration on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion. This Declaration sets out their ambition to improve diversity, equality and inclusion across geoscience communities.’

Accessible Fieldwork meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On 26th June 2015 the Geological Society are holding a conference – Confronting barriers to inclusion: opening the gate to accessible fieldwork.  Through a combination of talks from invited speaker, as well as panel and group discussions they aim to address a number of questions including:

  • Does the emphasis on fieldwork in geoscience education discourage the participation of people with disabilities?
  • How can we design and deliver fieldwork that is inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities?
  • How can we ensure that geoscience education and professions attract and develop the talents of people with diverse abilities?

How would you answer these questions?

Women’s Sport Week: British sports stars discuss their idols

‘Britain’s top sportswomen have the medals to show for their talent and dedication. But who were the inspirational people they looked up to in their fledgling careers? The inaugural Women’s Sport Week, which runs from 1-7 June, aims to celebrate, raise awareness and increase the profile of women’s sport.’

‘Women’s Sport Week is an opportunity for everybody involved with playing, delivering, leading or working in sport to celebrate, raise awareness and increase the profile of women’s sport across the UK.

The week is being led by Women in Sport, supported by National Governing Bodies, Sky Sports, the BBC, Sport England and supporters from across the sport sector.’

Double Olympic gold for Kelly Holmes inspired Laura Trott to achieve a similar feat

Double Olympic gold for Kelly Holmes inspired Laura Trott to achieve a similar feat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BBC Sport has asked some of Britain’s highest-profile sports women about their sporting idols – http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/32899147

Who has been an inspiration in your career?  Who is your role model?  Do we need more role models?