Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our Commitment: The FEMM Hub actively promotes a culture where the diversity of the staff involved in the Hub is positively valued and celebrated. We believe that diversity in all its forms delivers a greater impact to our research and enhances the experience of our staff, students and partners.
Our Committee: The FEMM Hub ED&I committee was set up to maintain a fully inclusive culture that is proactive in initiating change and driving forwards best practice in equality and diversity matters. The committee is made up from a representative from each of our partners as well as the FEMM Hub Manager and meet monthly.
Useful Resources and Opportunities
Women in Engineering: The Women’s Engineering Society offers free career advice for those interested in working in engineering or returning following a career break. Please email hello@wes.org.uk for more information.
Information on Flexible / Part-time Fellowships
Empowerment Passport: The empowerment passport is an online questionnaire tool that allows individuals to communicate their adjustment needs in education or employment settings and covers transition from one place to another. A companion document for life, it is owned, created and shared by the person with a health condition or disability promoting personalisation and best practice. The Empowerment Passport is an essential tool that supports employers and education providers avoid discrimination whilst enabling the individual to achieve their full potential. To find out more, please visit the following link: Empowerment Passport
Better Allies: Everyday actions to create inclusive and engaging workplaces. Visit the Better Allies website for more information: Better Alles Website
