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Webinar series: Tectonics of change: EDIA across the geosciences

Introduction

Geoscience thrives on diversity of thought, experience and perspective. As our science seeks to understand an increasingly complex world, it is essential that the communities who study, apply and communicate geoscience are equally diverse, inclusive and accessible. Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) are not simply organisational aspirations or buzzwords; they are fundamental values to creating a profession in which everyone can contribute, develop and succeed.

This webinar series has been designed as an accessible forum for education, discussion and reflection. By bringing together speakers with a range of expertise, professional backgrounds and lived experiences, we hope to encourage conversations that can inspire positive change at individual, organisational and sector-wide levels. Topics will highlight both challenges and practical approaches that can help foster more inclusive environments.

The series will comprise of various sessions over a two-year period

The sessions planned for 2027 include:

  • Session 1 - Foundations and awareness;
  • Session 2 - Championing change;
  • Session 3 - Recruitment, retention and advancement of underrepresented groups;
  • Session 4 - Neurodiversity in the workplace;
  • Session 5 - Interactive summary poster session

This broad range of topics will conclude with a summary session which will bring together the ideas, experiences and pro-active actions explored throughout the series. Through these sessions we are aiming to support meaningful conservations and action in EDIA. We hope you will join us throughout the series and contribute to make geoscience a more equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible community for one and all.

  • Regular CPD opportunities throughout the year, with each session providing around one hour of learning.
  • Increased awareness of barriers facing underrepresented groups and how they affect recruitment, retention, progression and workplace culture.
  • Confidence to act as an ally, advocate and leader for positive change within organisations and the profession.
  • Fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions and support more inclusive, collaborative workplaces.
  • Opportunities to network and share best practice with professionals committed to EDIA.
  • Actionable insights after each session that can be applied to our own communities.