Let's Talk About... Planning Strategically for Gender Equity
Join us for our collaborative research seminar organised between the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Manchester, City of London, and Cambridge Centres to promote inclusive research activities.
Hosted every two months, this series aims to shine a spotlight on various equity, diversity, and inclusivity topics in cancer research.
Our next seminar focuses on gender inequity, and how research institutions are planning to address these issues.
About the Talk
Prof Rachel Cowen is University of Manchester's lead for EDI with a responsibility for Gender and Sexual Orientation. Her work in academic development focuses on how to address structural inequities in HEI systems to ensure that the next generation of researchers is more representative of the society in which we belong.
Rachel will explore the history of women in academic positions, demonstrating how her work aims to build inclusive practice, train and develop leaders, and embed the University's overall commitment to Athena Swan, tackling barriers to access, progression and attainment.
Agenda
12:00 - 12:05 - Welcome
12:05-12:25 - Let's Talk About... Planning Strategically for Gender Equity - Keynote Speaker Prof Rachel Cowen
12:25-12:45 - Discussion, with panel members TBC
Join Zoom Meeting
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About Prof Rachel Cowen
Prof Rachel Cowen
Rachel is a Professor of Inclusive Researcher and Academic Development, and University Lead for Equality Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Manchester.
Her work within and outside the University aligns with her vision and commitment to create an inclusive work and study environment at Manchester and across the UK HE sector such that diverse people feel they belong, have equity of opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential.
She has led an “Inclusive Manchester” Campaign promoting inclusive leadership and collective action for all staff and students. This includes development and leadership of an interdisciplinary undergraduate credit bearing unit “Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Your role in shaping a fairer world” open to all students at Manchester.
