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IGNITE Network+ @ignitenetplus.bsky.social · 6d
🚀 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! Find out more and apply: www.igninetplus.ac.uk/mentoring
Closing date for applications: 21 November 2025

#mentoring #energy #equity #diversity #inclusion #EDI #careerdevelopment #actionlearning
A promotional graphic for the IGNITE Network+ 2026 Mentoring Programme: Action Learning Circles. The background is light blue with white text explaining that the network is recruiting facilitators and circle participants for the 2026 cohort. The programme supports researchers from underrepresented and minoritised groups in energy research through structured peer mentoring and action learning. At the top are the IGNITE Network+ and UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council logos. A QR code with the label “SCAN ME” appears on the left, along with links: www.ignitenetplus.ac.uk/initiatives/mentoring, ignitenetplus@strath.ac.uk, and hashtag #IGNITEMentoring2026. On the right, there is a circular purple banner stating: “Ready to Get Involved? Submit your Application 21 November 2025.” Behind this banner is an image of people sitting around a table in discussion.
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Join us in Birmingham for an event on the importance of EDI in energy research ⚡

📅 14 Jan 2026
📍 Birmingham

From UKERC, @ignitenetplus.bsky.social, Supergen Energy Networks Hub & EDI+, the day brings together researchers to explore how to apply EDI in practice: ukerc.ac.uk/events/edi-i...
November 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Join us for a deep dive into how the principles of EDI can be applied in Energy Research at our event "EDI in Energy Research: From Theory into Practice"

📆 14 January 2026
🏓 The Exchange, Centenary Row, Birmingham

Register for free (travel grants available):
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November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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🚀 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! Find out more and apply: www.igninetplus.ac.uk/mentoring
Closing date for applications: 21 November 2025

#mentoring #energy #equity #diversity #inclusion #EDI #careerdevelopment #actionlearning
A promotional graphic for the IGNITE Network+ 2026 Mentoring Programme: Action Learning Circles. The background is light blue with white text explaining that the network is recruiting facilitators and circle participants for the 2026 cohort. The programme supports researchers from underrepresented and minoritised groups in energy research through structured peer mentoring and action learning. At the top are the IGNITE Network+ and UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council logos. A QR code with the label “SCAN ME” appears on the left, along with links: www.ignitenetplus.ac.uk/initiatives/mentoring, ignitenetplus@strath.ac.uk, and hashtag #IGNITEMentoring2026. On the right, there is a circular purple banner stating: “Ready to Get Involved? Submit your Application 21 November 2025.” Behind this banner is an image of people sitting around a table in discussion.
November 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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⏳ 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 – 𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

📅 EOIs close today – Friday 31 October
📅 Join the briefing session - Tuesday 4 November, 14:15 - 15:00
📅 Final applications due - Friday 21 November

Find out more: www.ignitenetplus.ac.uk/initiatives/mentoring
ignitenetplus.bsky.social IGNITE Network+ @ignitenetplus.bsky.social · Sep 16
📢 We are delighted to announce the launch of the IGNITE Network+ Mentoring Programme 2026: Action Learning Circles! Interested? You can find out more on our web-site: www.ignitenetplus.ac.uk/initiatives/...

#DiversityInEnergy #EDI #mentoring #actionlearning #ECRs #EnergyResearch
We are delighted to announce the 2026 launch of the IGNITE mentoring Programme: Action Learning Circles! The network is now recruiting facilitators and circle participants to take part in the Programme to support researchers from underrepresented and minoritised groups in energy research. Closing Date for Expressions of interest: 31 October January 2025. More information at wwww.ignitenetplus.ac.uk/initiatives/mentoring All mentoring is good, but I also think it is good to do mentoring with others who may have experienced similar challenges around being in a "minority" in their profession in some way. Participant 2025. Serving as a facilitator was transformative—I deepened my understanding of action learning and gained invaluable insights from the diverse perspectives of the peers I mentored. This exchange fostered mutual learning and strengthened my ability to guide through inquiry and reflection. Facilitator 2025.
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Latest news digest Oct 2025:
⚡ EDI Updates from the energy research community!
🔹 IGNITE Mentoring 2026.
🔹 EDI energy survey.
🔹 Flex Funds projects are publishing.
🔹 Case study: Widening Access to PGR.

Explore & get involved ➡️ tinyurl.com/4t77x6fv

#EnergyResearch #EDI #DiversityInEnergy
Snip of the front cover of the October 2025 digest. Cover page of a document titled "Mapping EDI Webpages and Diversity Statements in Higher Education." The background is light blue with the title in bold, dark blue font. Authors Fabio Fasoli and Marco Reggiani are listed on the right below the title. At the bottom are logos for University of Surrey, University of Strathclyde Glasgow, and IGNITE Network+. Cover of Energy Research & Social Science journal. Front Cover of the Final Report of the Did This Really Happen?! - Fighting sexism in science one comic strip at a time.
October 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Interested in a new role? Our newsletter has opportunities from @ignitenetplus.bsky.social, @sussex.ac.uk, and Oxford Brookes.

Find out more and apply: mailchi.mp/14f698a50c45...
UKERC Newsletter
In this Centre for Energy Policy podcast from the University of Strathclyde, UKERC researchers Stephen Agyeman and Aliya Tskhay explore how the global demand for critical minerals is reshaping economies,...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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ignitenetplus.bsky.social IGNITE Network+ @ignitenetplus.bsky.social · Sep 16
📢 We are delighted to announce the launch of the IGNITE Network+ Mentoring Programme 2026: Action Learning Circles! Interested? You can find out more on our web-site: www.ignitenetplus.ac.uk/initiatives/...

#DiversityInEnergy #EDI #mentoring #actionlearning #ECRs #EnergyResearch
We are delighted to announce the 2026 launch of the IGNITE mentoring Programme: Action Learning Circles! The network is now recruiting facilitators and circle participants to take part in the Programme to support researchers from underrepresented and minoritised groups in energy research. Closing Date for Expressions of interest: 31 October January 2025. More information at wwww.ignitenetplus.ac.uk/initiatives/mentoring All mentoring is good, but I also think it is good to do mentoring with others who may have experienced similar challenges around being in a "minority" in their profession in some way. Participant 2025. Serving as a facilitator was transformative—I deepened my understanding of action learning and gained invaluable insights from the diverse perspectives of the peers I mentored. This exchange fostered mutual learning and strengthened my ability to guide through inquiry and reflection. Facilitator 2025.
October 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Funded by IGNITE EDI Challenges, the 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻?! (𝗗𝗧𝗥𝗛) is a creative and impactful initiative that confronts everyday #sexism in science through comics based on real, anonymised testimonies from the scientific community.

➡️ Read the report tinyurl.com/33bhmd5v

#DiversityInEnergy
Did This Really Happen illustrates inappropriate workplace behavior. Panel 1: A person gives a PhD presentation while another says, "I didn't listen... I was too busy determining whether you would sleep with me," prompting an angry reaction. Panel 2: A person with travel sickness exits a car and is asked, "What are you pregnant? We still need you to complete this project." Panel 3: After a job interview, a person is told, "Well with that dress on, of course we hired you," while another laughs. The comics highlight sexist and unprofessional remarks in professional settings. Logos for DTRH with social media (twitter and instagram) @TEAM_DTRH and web-site www.didthisreallyhappen.net
October 15, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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📢 We are delighted to announce the launch of the IGNITE Network+ Mentoring Programme 2026: Action Learning Circles! Interested? You can find out more on our web-site: www.ignitenetplus.ac.uk/initiatives/...

#DiversityInEnergy #EDI #mentoring #actionlearning #ECRs #EnergyResearch
We are delighted to announce the 2026 launch of the IGNITE mentoring Programme: Action Learning Circles! The network is now recruiting facilitators and circle participants to take part in the Programme to support researchers from underrepresented and minoritised groups in energy research. Closing Date for Expressions of interest: 31 October January 2025. More information at wwww.ignitenetplus.ac.uk/initiatives/mentoring All mentoring is good, but I also think it is good to do mentoring with others who may have experienced similar challenges around being in a "minority" in their profession in some way. Participant 2025. Serving as a facilitator was transformative—I deepened my understanding of action learning and gained invaluable insights from the diverse perspectives of the peers I mentored. This exchange fostered mutual learning and strengthened my ability to guide through inquiry and reflection. Facilitator 2025.
September 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Latest news digest Sept 2025:
⚡ EDI Updates from the energy research community!
🔹 IGNITE Mentoring 2026
🔹 EDI surveys, Interim report & PEERS report
🔹 New resources & events

Explore & get involved ➡️ tinyurl.com/4x4xm5hw

#EnergyResearch #EDI #DiversityInEnergy
Snip of the new digest cover, September 2025. "All mentoring is good, but I also think it is good to do mentoring with others who may have experienced similar challenges around being in a "minority" in their profession in some way." Participant 2025. over page of the "IGNITE Network+ Interim Report" dated June 2025, featuring logos for UKRI, EPSRC, and IGNITE Network+. The title is in large purple text with a light blue background of abstract line drawings of buildings, trees, and street. A QR code labeled "scan me" appears in the bottom left corner. Promotional graphic for a survey - text reads 'Call for Participants: IGNITE’s EDI in STEM and the Energy Research Sector Survey.' The image features logos for IGNITE Network+ and UKRI EPSRC at the top. A large speech bubble contains the survey title. To the right, a hand holds a smartphone displaying a QR code with the label 'SCAN ME.' The background includes illustrations of diverse individuals and scientific icons like light bulbs, gears, molecules, and hydrogen symbols (H2).
October 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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📢 We are delighted to announce the launch of the IGNITE Network+ Mentoring Programme 2026: Action Learning Circles! Interested? You can find out more on our web-site: www.ignitenetplus.ac.uk/initiatives/...

#DiversityInEnergy #EDI #mentoring #actionlearning #ECRs #EnergyResearch
We are delighted to announce the 2026 launch of the IGNITE mentoring Programme: Action Learning Circles! The network is now recruiting facilitators and circle participants to take part in the Programme to support researchers from underrepresented and minoritised groups in energy research. Closing Date for Expressions of interest: 31 October January 2025. More information at wwww.ignitenetplus.ac.uk/initiatives/mentoring All mentoring is good, but I also think it is good to do mentoring with others who may have experienced similar challenges around being in a "minority" in their profession in some way. Participant 2025. Serving as a facilitator was transformative—I deepened my understanding of action learning and gained invaluable insights from the diverse perspectives of the peers I mentored. This exchange fostered mutual learning and strengthened my ability to guide through inquiry and reflection. Facilitator 2025.
September 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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We are delighted to share the final report from the 𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗦 - 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿” project led by Dr Stewart Beattie, University of Strathclyde.

This project was funded under the Flexible Funded EDI Challenges scheme (round one).

➡️ tinyurl.com/5x7626eb

🧵1/4
Report cover for the IGNITE Network+ Flexible Funded Project Final Report titled 'PEERS - Pathways for Equal access to the Energy Research Sector.' The design includes colorful puzzle pieces in the background and logos of UKRI, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, and IGNITE Network+. Authors listed are Stewart Beattie, Associate Dean, and Michele Romano, Research Associate, both from the University of Strathclyde. The executive summary discusses apprenticeship degrees in Scotland and England as alternative routes to traditional higher education.
September 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Want to break into an independent research career in academia? We can help. When you register for this funding workshop, you’ll also get access to a mentor, an expert review of your research proposal, and networking opportunities. Register: https://rsc.li/3VbsTvc #ChemSky
Promotional image for a Royal Society of Chemistry event titled "Securing an independent academic research career" on October 28th in London. Features a scientist in a lab coat conducting research in a laboratory.
September 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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The EPSRC IGNITE Network+ research team is inviting participants to take part in a survey aimed at advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in STEM and the energy research sector.

The survey takes just 10-20 minutes.

Fill out the survey⤵️
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Call for Survey Participants – EDI in STEM and Energy Research Sector
The EPSRC IGNITE Network+ research team is inviting participants to take part in a survey aimed at advancing equity,...
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September 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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ignitenetplus.bsky.social IGNITE Network+ @ignitenetplus.bsky.social · Jul 2
🔍 Survey Call - We Need Your Voice! 🔍

The @ignitenetplus.bsky.social survey to advance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in #STEM and #Energy #research sector is live

👥STEM Researchers
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yx8u6uyx
📢 Please share to help us reach a wide audience

#EDI #Inclusion #YourVoice
Promotional graphic for a survey - text reads 'Call for Participants: IGNITE’s EDI in STEM and the Energy Research Sector Survey.' The image features logos for IGNITE Network+ and UKRI EPSRC at the top. A large speech bubble contains the survey title. To the right, a hand holds a smartphone displaying a QR code with the label 'SCAN ME.' The background includes illustrations of diverse individuals and scientific icons like light bulbs, gears, molecules, and hydrogen symbols (H2).
September 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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The European Physical Society (EPS) invites nominations for the Alessandro Volta Prize, celebrating outstanding achievements in physics.

Open to individuals or groups of up to three people
Award includes diploma, medal, and €10,000 in prize money

⏰ 30 September 2025
🔗 eps.org/alessandro-v...
Alessandro Volta Prize: Call for nominations
Nominations are now open for the Alessandro Volta Prize, a European Physical Society [EPS] prize. The award, intended to promote excellence in research, will be
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September 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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@ukerc.bsky.social Inclusive Writing Retreat for Early Career Researchers in Energy is designed to provide a supportive, creative space for ECRs to focus on their writing, gain confidence, and build skills in writing for policy, impact, and publication.

#ECR #EnergyResearch
ukerc.bsky.social UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · Aug 27
Applications for our free Inclusive Writing Retreat are now open!

We are looking for Early Career Researchers to join us in Ilkley on 12-13 November.

Find out more and apply by September 26.
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Apply to Join our Inclusive Writing Retreat
Applications are now open for an inclusive writing retreat to provide early career researchers (ECRs) with the time...
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September 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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🔍 Survey Call - We Need Your Voice! 🔍

The @ignitenetplus.bsky.social survey to advance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in #STEM and #Energy #research sector is live

👥STEM Researchers
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yx8u6uyx
📢 Please share to help us reach a wide audience

#EDI #Inclusion #YourVoice
Promotional graphic for a survey - text reads 'Call for Participants: IGNITE’s EDI in STEM and the Energy Research Sector Survey.' The image features logos for IGNITE Network+ and UKRI EPSRC at the top. A large speech bubble contains the survey title. To the right, a hand holds a smartphone displaying a QR code with the label 'SCAN ME.' The background includes illustrations of diverse individuals and scientific icons like light bulbs, gears, molecules, and hydrogen symbols (H2).
July 2, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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"Do underrepresented researchers write narrative CVs differently? And which features of their language influence how these CVs are judged?"

EDICa Flexible Fund project led by Dr Fabio Fasoli has published their outputs. (see next post) Their blog reflects:

www.surrey.ac.uk/news/how-do-...
How do researchers write Narrative CVs? Does language matter? | University of Surrey
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August 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Taken a 2+ year break from research due to caring, health or family?

Ready to return?

The Daphne Jackson Trust offers paid, part-time fellowships with retraining & support to restart your career.

www.daphnejackson.org

#ReturnToResearch #STEMCareers #CareerBreakSupport #DaphneJacksonTrust
July 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Latest news digest July 2025:

🔹 Shape the future of #EDI in #STEM #energy -take part in our surveys!
🔹Mentoring Programme 2026 opens in Sept
🔹Dr Nur Sarma on EPSRC/@wes1919.bsky.social Ambassadors for women in engineering
🔹 Plus news from across the #EnergyResearch community

➡️ tinyurl.com/4x4xm5hw
Screenshot of the "IGNITE Network+ Monthly News Digest, July 2025" newsletter. It features updates on EDI in STEM, a mentoring programme opening in September, calls for survey input on flexible funding projects, an article by Dr Nur Sarma on women in engineering, and a Nature News piece on blind review boosting postdoc equipment time. Promotional graphic for IGNITE’s EDI in STEM and Energy Research Sector Survey. Features a speech bubble with the call for participants, a smartphone displaying a QR code labeled “SCAN ME,” and background illustrations of diverse individuals and energy research symbols. Logos for IGNITE Network+ and UKRI EPSRC appear at the top. Page from "The Woman Engineer | Spring 2023" featuring the headline "A Unique Partnership with the Women's Engineering Society." Subheading highlights Dr Nur Sarma’s article on the EPSRC-WES Ambassadors initiative for promoting EDI in UK engineering. Includes images of two people shaking hands and a blurred portrait. Graphic with a green background and colorful handprints at the bottom. Text reads: “Centre for Postdoctoral Development in Infrastructure Cities and Energy – EDI Toolkit: Embedding EDI in research planning, proposals, and practice.” Logos of University of Birmingham, Loughborough University, and University of Nottingham are displayed below.
August 5, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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The EPSRC IGNITE Network+ research team is inviting participants to take part in a survey aimed at advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM and the energy research sector.

Have your say below ⤵️
Call for Survey Participants – EDI in STEM and Energy Research Sector
The EPSRC IGNITE Network+ research team is inviting participants to take part in a survey aimed at advancing equity,...
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July 23, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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𝗕𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗰 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲
More postdoctoral researchers secured access to neutron-beam instruments when an Australian facility made their application process anonymous. Success rates for the early career researchers rose from 61% to 78%. @nature.com #BlindReview #Equity
Postdocs get more equipment time when applications are anonymized
Early-career researchers’ access to neutron-beam instruments jumped from 61% to 78% at one Australian facility.
www.nature.com
July 29, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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🚨1-day online PGR conference on Just Energy Transitions! 10-4PM GMT 10th July. Please join us for a day of exciting talks. Register here:
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July 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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🔍 Survey Call - We Need Your Voice! 🔍

The @ignitenetplus.bsky.social survey to advance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in #STEM and #Energy #research sector is live

👥STEM Researchers
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yx8u6uyx
📢 Please share to help us reach a wide audience

#EDI #Inclusion #YourVoice
Promotional graphic for a survey - text reads 'Call for Participants: IGNITE’s EDI in STEM and the Energy Research Sector Survey.' The image features logos for IGNITE Network+ and UKRI EPSRC at the top. A large speech bubble contains the survey title. To the right, a hand holds a smartphone displaying a QR code with the label 'SCAN ME.' The background includes illustrations of diverse individuals and scientific icons like light bulbs, gears, molecules, and hydrogen symbols (H2).
July 2, 2025 at 10:58 AM