Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the School of Biological and Marine Sciences

The embedding of equality and diversity across the School’s functions and strategies
Diversity and inclusion
If you have any queries about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the School of Biological and Marine Sciences please contact the School Office: biolmarsci@plymouth.ac.uk or the Faculty Senior Administrator for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Emily Bradley .
The School of Biological and Marine Sciences Equality Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDIC) is made up of academic, technical, research, professional services staff and student representatives. We support the embedding of equality and diversity across the School’s functions and strategies, develop school-led initiatives and work towards equality charter submissions such as Athena Swan. We are committed to promoting EDI principles, ensuing an inclusive learning environment, and preventing discrimination and harassment within the School.

EDI Committee members

Athena Swan

The Athena Swan Charter is a framework which is used across the globe to support and transform gender equality within higher education (HE) and research. 
The School of Biological and Marine Sciences achieved a bronze Athena Swan award in November 2019, and we will be submitting our next application in 2025. 
athena swan

News

School of Biological and Marine Sciences: Difficult Conversations and Psychological Safety Workshop

This workshop was designed to support staff to improve their abilities in communicating difficult messages. The workshop explored different methods of relaying information considering the message and the individuals involved.

Women into Leadership Programme 2023/24

The Women into Leadership programme is designed to engage authentic self-leadership, build potential, strengthen networks and drive desired change. The coaching focused on areas such as confidence, managing conflict, self-promotion, goal setting and addressing power imbalances.
This programme will run again in 2024/25 alongside a new Women into Leadership mentoring scheme.

School of Biological and Marine Sciences EDI workshop

As part of a drive to make the School of Biological and Marine Sciences as inclusive as possible, and to help explore new ways of doing so, the school piloted a staff Equality, Diversity and Inclusion workshop on 12 December 2023. 

Mentoring scheme 

In September 2021, the school mentoring scheme led by Dr Anne Plessis was launched. The aim of the scheme is to provide staff with informal support from another member of staff within the school. The areas of support include any aspect of professional life, such as career progression, work-life balance, research, teaching and time management. One of the principles of this scheme is that if someone asks for a mentor, they are expected to also offer to be a mentor. 
If you would like more information about the mentoring scheme, please contact Dr Anne Plessis . 

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