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Women in STEM: Supporting and Retaining Female STEM Students

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Dec 2021

Men are significantly overrepresented in subjects such as physics and maths. Dr Helen Coulshed is Chair of the Faculty of Natural & Mathematical Sciences Equality and Diversity Committee at King’s College London. They share the efforts of their institution to recruit and retain women studying STEM.

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Women in STEM: Intersectional Inclusion, the BAME Student in Engineering Network

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Dec 2021

According to the 2018 State of Engineering Report, only 15% of engineering employers make efforts to attract and retain women in engineering and technical roles. Charlotte Ajomale-Evans from Swansea University BAME Students in Engineering Network shares insights into the challenges BAME students face when studying STEM subjects in Higher Education.

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Women in STEM: Increasing Female Students Uptake of STEM in Education

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Dec 2021

The Advanced Mathematics Support Programme aims to increase participation in advanced maths qualifications. Rachel Beddoes is Girls’ Participation Coordinator and Employer Liaison & Careers Lead on the Programme. They share strategies for encouraging girls to overcome challenges that are stopping them from studying STEM in Further and Higher Education.

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Adult Safeguarding: Providing Inclusive Safeguarding Services for BME Communities

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Dec 2021

There is a significant lack of referrals to safeguarding services from ethnic minority communities. Junaid Hussain shares ways of supporting professional services to better engage with ethnic minority communities via improved training and awareness for the need for high-quality support.

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Adult Safeguarding: Safeguarding Adults in Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Dec 2021

Although most legal restrictions have now been lifted, the impact of Covid-19 is still very significant on safeguarding services. Dr Sheila Fish provides insights into the recovery of safeguarding services during and post Covid-19.

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Articles

Ensuring Voluntary Sector Leadership Promotes Diversity and Inclusion

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Oct 2021

ACAS works with employers and employees to improve workplace relationships. This article looks at ways that employers in the voluntary sector can better promote diversity and inclusion.

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Infographics

Black History Month in the Workplace: Addressing Inequalities

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Oct 2021

Only 1 in 6 people at senior leadership level in the public and private sectors are from an ethnic minority background. This infographic gives an overview of diversity and inclusion issues in workplaces across the UK.

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Case Studies

Providing Inclusive Sex and Relationships Education for Young LGBT+ People

6 minute read

Sep 2021

LGBT+ young people face a multitude of challenges at school. This case study discusses those issues and how schools can better represent their LGBT+ students through more inclusive RSE.

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Case Studies

Providing Culturally Competent Mental Health Support

5 minute read

Sep 2021

Multiple studies have highlighted health inequalities which disproportionately affect Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. Issues have been identified across the entire lifespan, from increased dental disease in childhood, poor experiences for black women using maternity services, to low numbers of elderly black people using mental health services. This case study will highlight the work CAHN are carrying out to identify structural and systemic barriers, and how they continued to deliver their services throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Articles

Understanding Digital Inclusion: Accessing Online Services

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Sep 2021

In a world that is becoming increasingly digitalised, digital exclusion is a widening social issue. This article looks at digital inclusion and why online exclusion needs to be tackled.

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Digital Inclusion: Ensuring Accessible Digital Services

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Sep 2021

Robin Christopherson MBE and Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet, discussed ways of ensuring digital services are accessible for people living with disabilities and impairments.

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Articles

Sharing Experiences from Swansea BAME Students in Engineering Network

6 minute read

Sep 2021

Charlotte Ajomale-Evans is Chair of the Swansea University BAME Students in Engineering Network. She discussed with us the challenges facing BAME students taking STEM university courses.

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