The Department of Earth Science and Engineering is committed to supporting and developing a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community of staff and students.
Our Departmental values – Supportive | Excellence | Integrity | Innovative | Inclusive | Inspiring – couple with those of Imperial College and support us in making ESE a place for excellence in research and teaching, and the best place to study, work and develop your career.
To develop equality, diversity, inclusion and culture (EDIC) at ESE, we have dedicated teams working to ensure the dignity and individuality of every person in the Department is respected and supported.
EDIC and Athena
A snapshot of what we're doing in ESE
Women and Girl's Outreach Fund
The ESE Women and Girl's Outreach Fund started in 2022 in honour of the UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This is an opportunity for students and postdocs at ESE to encourage women and girls to pursue science by providing funding for outreach efforts. Multiple projects have been implemented under this funding, both in the UK an internationally. As a department, we feel this is a great way to honour the holiday while providing an opportunity internally to expand outreach efforts.
Summary of EDIC activities and actions
Below is a summary of updates, activities and actions taken by the department in EDIC:
Contextualising the Curriculum
ESE and the Department of Materials are leading on an Imperial-funded project, Contextualising the Curriculum, that is expanding curricula to include diverse figures, cultures and perspectives to equip students with inclusive practice skills and role models to benefit their learning and future careers.
Support and resources
For resources provided by Imperial College London, your first port of call should be the EDI Centre.
Working alongside other resources across the university, the EDI Centre provides support for everything from COVID-19 to bullying and harrassment to mental health, and acts as a repository for information on topics such as family leave, how to be an effective ally, unconscious bias, race, and disability support. You can also sign up for various training courses, some of which are recommended for all Imperial staff.
If you require support or would like more information, please reach out to Sophia Quazi, EDI Co-ordinator for ESE, s.quazi@imperial.ac.uk
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