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Dear Quant Geog list members
Here are details on an upcoming event, circulated at the request of the RGS-IBG.
Regards,
-Alistair Geddes (Group Secretary)
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Diversity in Geoscience UK (DiG-UK):
inaugural meeting and launch event
Date: Monday 4th June
2018, 10.30am – 5pm followed by wine reception / evening event (final details TBC)
Venue: The Geological Society, Burlington House, London
The International
Association for Geoscience Diversity (IAGD) is a charitable organization that promotes inclusive educational and research opportunities, and raises awareness
on improving access and engagement in the geosciences for students and geoscience practitioners with disabilities. Recently established as an Associate Society of the Geological Society of London, the IAGD is now launching a dedicated UK chapter, to be known
as Diversity in Geoscience UK (DiG-UK). DiG-UK
will expand the mission and vision of the IAGD while focusing specifically on the needs, values and resources in the UK. Within this context, this new chapter will undertake to broaden its responsibility beyond disability to cover wider aspects of diversity.
DiG-UK are hosting an inaugural meeting / launch event at the Geological
Society of London on Monday, 4th June, 2018. This event will focus on networking and building a community through a series of interactive workshops, discussions and presentations. Participation is welcomed and encouraged from across the entire
breadth of the geoscience community (i.e. inclusive of all GEES disciplines), and beyond. While there is no formal ‘call for papers’, participants are invited to informally share their experiences and practice around supporting learners with disabilities,
including mental health issues and specific learning difficulties.
Confirmed contributors:
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Dr Christopher Atchison (University of Cincinnati and Executive Director of the International Association for Geoscience Diversity): Chris
will facilitate an interactive workshop focused around leadership and advocacy for supporting learners with disabilities.
To register please follow
this link or for further information contact Jacqueline Houghton ([log in to unmask])
or Alison Stokes ([log in to unmask]),
co-leads for DiG-UK. This
event is free of charge and inclusive of lunch and refreshments.