APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM
@stemdandiappg.bsky.social
We promote the inclusion and progression of people from diverse backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and maths.
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Posts are by secretariat @britsciassoc.bsky.social
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APPGs are informal groups of Parliamentarians with a common interest in particular issues. The views expressed are those of the group.
Posts are by secretariat @britsciassoc.bsky.social
Our call for ideas is open. Got ideas about future activities for the group to undertake in relation to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion in STEM? Visit the @britsciassoc.bsky.social site for more information and forms. Closes 11 Dec 2025:
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APPG on D&I in STEM: Call for ideas
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Diversity and Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) are opening a call for ideas which will determine the next piece of work for th...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Our call for ideas is open. Got ideas about future activities for the group to undertake in relation to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion in STEM? Visit the @britsciassoc.bsky.social site for more information and forms. Closes 11 Dec 2025:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/appg-on-di-i...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/appg-on-di-i...
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Delighted to have been invited to take part in this rountdable discussion on #EDI #data
We must be able to measure the things that we want to change.
Thx @samanthaniblett.bsky.social for hosting, Prof. Kevin Fenton CBE for chairing, and @stemdandiappg.bsky.social for coordinating!
We must be able to measure the things that we want to change.
Thx @samanthaniblett.bsky.social for hosting, Prof. Kevin Fenton CBE for chairing, and @stemdandiappg.bsky.social for coordinating!
Our year-long project on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (#EDI) strategies in the UK’s science and tech sectors has drawn to a close with a new report exploring data collection, analysis and insight.
Read our findings and recommendations >>
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/report-...
Read our findings and recommendations >>
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/report-...
Report highlights disconnect between data collection and action on EDI in UK science and tech sector
A year-long project on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategies in the UK’s science sector – led by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM – has drawn to a clos...
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September 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Delighted to have been invited to take part in this rountdable discussion on #EDI #data
We must be able to measure the things that we want to change.
Thx @samanthaniblett.bsky.social for hosting, Prof. Kevin Fenton CBE for chairing, and @stemdandiappg.bsky.social for coordinating!
We must be able to measure the things that we want to change.
Thx @samanthaniblett.bsky.social for hosting, Prof. Kevin Fenton CBE for chairing, and @stemdandiappg.bsky.social for coordinating!
Our year-long project on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (#EDI) strategies in the UK’s science and tech sectors has drawn to a close with a new report exploring data collection, analysis and insight.
Read our findings and recommendations >>
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/report-...
Read our findings and recommendations >>
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/report-...
Report highlights disconnect between data collection and action on EDI in UK science and tech sector
A year-long project on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategies in the UK’s science sector – led by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM – has drawn to a clos...
www.britishscienceassociation.org
September 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Our year-long project on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (#EDI) strategies in the UK’s science and tech sectors has drawn to a close with a new report exploring data collection, analysis and insight.
Read our findings and recommendations >>
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/report-...
Read our findings and recommendations >>
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/report-...
For the last of our #EDI Strategies in #STEM guest blogs, we asked Dr Lorna Treanor from University of Nottingham to discuss how inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation among, and through, SMEs can be supported. What challenges do SMEs face?
www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/support...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/support...
Supporting inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation among and through micro, small and medium sized enterprises (M-SMEs)
Dr Lorna Treanor, FRSA, is an Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Nottingham. Specialising in inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation, Lorna’s research ...
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September 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
For the last of our #EDI Strategies in #STEM guest blogs, we asked Dr Lorna Treanor from University of Nottingham to discuss how inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation among, and through, SMEs can be supported. What challenges do SMEs face?
www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/support...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/support...
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We piloted a new R&I approach in nine schools across England.
The results were impressive. Imagine if every student in the had this opportunity.
Read and share the report: researchinschools.org/framework/
#STEM #education #EduSky 🧪
The results were impressive. Imagine if every student in the had this opportunity.
Read and share the report: researchinschools.org/framework/
#STEM #education #EduSky 🧪
June 12, 2025 at 7:47 AM
We piloted a new R&I approach in nine schools across England.
The results were impressive. Imagine if every student in the had this opportunity.
Read and share the report: researchinschools.org/framework/
#STEM #education #EduSky 🧪
The results were impressive. Imagine if every student in the had this opportunity.
Read and share the report: researchinschools.org/framework/
#STEM #education #EduSky 🧪
Writing for @schoolsweek.bsky.social, our Officer, Dr @laurensullivanmp.bsky.social, discusses persistent educational barriers limiting the UK's #STEM potential, including STEM teacher shortages and inequitable access to triple science at GCSE >>
schoolsweek.co.uk/persistent-b...
schoolsweek.co.uk/persistent-b...
The Knowledge: Educational barriers to our STEM ambitions
A new parliamentary report reveals that our economic ambitions require changes to our school sector
schoolsweek.co.uk
July 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Writing for @schoolsweek.bsky.social, our Officer, Dr @laurensullivanmp.bsky.social, discusses persistent educational barriers limiting the UK's #STEM potential, including STEM teacher shortages and inequitable access to triple science at GCSE >>
schoolsweek.co.uk/persistent-b...
schoolsweek.co.uk/persistent-b...
As part of our project on #EDI strategies in #STEM, yesterday we held an excellent roundtable discussion on data collection, insight & analysis for diversity & inclusion in STEM. Thank you to our host @samanthaniblett.bsky.social and to @profkevinfenton.bsky.social for chairing the discussion.
July 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
As part of our project on #EDI strategies in #STEM, yesterday we held an excellent roundtable discussion on data collection, insight & analysis for diversity & inclusion in STEM. Thank you to our host @samanthaniblett.bsky.social and to @profkevinfenton.bsky.social for chairing the discussion.
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Read our blog about our Neurodiversity project. Leah Milner has created some amazing resources and we will ensure that the work continues to ensure actions are embedded @johninnescentre.bsky.social
Leah - an experienced Neurodiversity trainer, coach and consultant - joined JIC in 2024 to deliver the Understanding, Valuing and Celebrating #Neurodiversity Project conceived by Head of Science Coordination and Research Culture @cemstevenson.bsky.social, funded by BBSRC’s Connecting Culture fund.
June 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Read our blog about our Neurodiversity project. Leah Milner has created some amazing resources and we will ensure that the work continues to ensure actions are embedded @johninnescentre.bsky.social
For the latest blog in our 'EDI strategies in STEM' series, we asked Leah Milner-Campbell from @johninnescentre.bsky.social to share insights on moving beyond awareness, to create meaningful change for #Neurodivergent staff and students:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/from-aw...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/from-aw...
From Awareness to Action: Creating Authentic Neurodiversity Support in STEM Workplaces
For this blog - part of a series on EDI strategies hosted by the APPG on Diversity & Inclusion in STEM - we asked Leah Milner-Campbell from the John Innes Centre to share insights on how research inst...
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June 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
For the latest blog in our 'EDI strategies in STEM' series, we asked Leah Milner-Campbell from @johninnescentre.bsky.social to share insights on moving beyond awareness, to create meaningful change for #Neurodivergent staff and students:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/from-aw...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/blog/from-aw...
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We're delighted to welcome engineer and Crossbench Member of the House of Lords, Julia Elizabeth King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge, as our 2025-26 President!
Baroness Brown joins us in September and will make her Presidential Address at #BSF25:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/barones...
Baroness Brown joins us in September and will make her Presidential Address at #BSF25:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/barones...
Baroness Brown appointed 2025-26 President of the British Science Association
The British Science Association has appointed engineer and Crossbench Member of the House of Lords, Julia Elizabeth King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge DBE FREng FRS FMedSci, as its President for 2025/2...
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June 18, 2025 at 9:37 AM
We're delighted to welcome engineer and Crossbench Member of the House of Lords, Julia Elizabeth King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge, as our 2025-26 President!
Baroness Brown joins us in September and will make her Presidential Address at #BSF25:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/barones...
Baroness Brown joins us in September and will make her Presidential Address at #BSF25:
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/barones...
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Congratulations to British Science Association Trustee, and university equalities practitioner, Kevin Coutinho - Kevin has been named an MBE in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for his work in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion #EDI
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/british...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/british...
British Science Association Trustee awarded MBE
British Science Association Trustee and university equalities practitioner, Kevin Coutinho, has been awarded an MBE in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours.
www.britishscienceassociation.org
June 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Congratulations to British Science Association Trustee, and university equalities practitioner, Kevin Coutinho - Kevin has been named an MBE in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours for his work in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion #EDI
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/british...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/news/british...
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BSA Honorary Fellow and former Chair of the @stemdandiappg.bsky.social, Chi Onwurah MP, has been made a Dame for her work in Political and Public Service. And former BSA President Prof Jocelyn Bell Burnell was named Companion of Honour (CH) for services to Astronomy and Physics and to Diversity.
June 16, 2025 at 9:07 AM
BSA Honorary Fellow and former Chair of the @stemdandiappg.bsky.social, Chi Onwurah MP, has been made a Dame for her work in Political and Public Service. And former BSA President Prof Jocelyn Bell Burnell was named Companion of Honour (CH) for services to Astronomy and Physics and to Diversity.
Important research by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry on engaging with Gen Z and cultivating a diverse talent pipeline >>
🚨New report!🚨
🧵'Engaging with Gen Z: cultivating a diverse talent pipeline' explores what drives young people’s career decisions and how best to attract future talent.
www.abpi.org.uk/publications... (1/4)
🧵'Engaging with Gen Z: cultivating a diverse talent pipeline' explores what drives young people’s career decisions and how best to attract future talent.
www.abpi.org.uk/publications... (1/4)
Engaging with Gen Z: cultivating a diverse talent pipeline
As the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), we recognise that insights into Generation Z’s aspirations and workplace expectations are crucial for ensuring a robust talent pipelin...
www.abpi.org.uk
June 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Important research by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry on engaging with Gen Z and cultivating a diverse talent pipeline >>
STEM skills shortages are costing the UK economy an estimated £1.5 billion a year. Why are there shortages? And how can the skills 'pipeline' be improved?
This new report from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology is a must-read:
post.parliament.uk/research-bri...
This new report from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology is a must-read:
post.parliament.uk/research-bri...
UK STEM skills pipeline
Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) are important for the UK’s economic future. How can the routes through education and into STEM be improved?
post.parliament.uk
May 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
STEM skills shortages are costing the UK economy an estimated £1.5 billion a year. Why are there shortages? And how can the skills 'pipeline' be improved?
This new report from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology is a must-read:
post.parliament.uk/research-bri...
This new report from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology is a must-read:
post.parliament.uk/research-bri...
Thank you @iom3.bsky.social for sharing a summary of our new report on approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion #EDI in #STEM.
Published last month, our briefing highlights challenges and offers recommendations for improvement:
www.iom3.org/resource/rep...
Published last month, our briefing highlights challenges and offers recommendations for improvement:
www.iom3.org/resource/rep...
Report backs diversity for business growth in STEM
Research from the British Science Association explores approaches for equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
www.iom3.org
May 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Thank you @iom3.bsky.social for sharing a summary of our new report on approaches to equality, diversity and inclusion #EDI in #STEM.
Published last month, our briefing highlights challenges and offers recommendations for improvement:
www.iom3.org/resource/rep...
Published last month, our briefing highlights challenges and offers recommendations for improvement:
www.iom3.org/resource/rep...
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📢 New Report Alert!
Exploring advancing #Equality, #Diversity, and #Inclusion (EDI) in the #STEM workforce. It highlights diversity gaps and skills shortages, based on interviews with EDI leads and HR departments at 14 universities and STEM organisations.
Exploring advancing #Equality, #Diversity, and #Inclusion (EDI) in the #STEM workforce. It highlights diversity gaps and skills shortages, based on interviews with EDI leads and HR departments at 14 universities and STEM organisations.
📢 Today we've published a new report on behalf of the @stemdandiappg.bsky.social which explores the most effective approaches to progressing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and improving representation in the #STEM workforce >>
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/briefin...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/briefin...
Briefing on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategies in STEM makes business case for growth
New research published by the British Science Association on behalf of the APPG on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM explores the most effective approaches to progressing Equality, Diversity and Inclusi...
www.britishscienceassociation.org
April 16, 2025 at 9:52 AM
📢 New Report Alert!
Exploring advancing #Equality, #Diversity, and #Inclusion (EDI) in the #STEM workforce. It highlights diversity gaps and skills shortages, based on interviews with EDI leads and HR departments at 14 universities and STEM organisations.
Exploring advancing #Equality, #Diversity, and #Inclusion (EDI) in the #STEM workforce. It highlights diversity gaps and skills shortages, based on interviews with EDI leads and HR departments at 14 universities and STEM organisations.
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EDI makes science better for society by every metric - very proud of the work that @britsciassoc.bsky.social is doing to push this in Parliament and beyond! Follow them and @stemdandiappg.bsky.social for updates 📝
📢 Today we've published a new report on behalf of the @stemdandiappg.bsky.social which explores the most effective approaches to progressing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and improving representation in the #STEM workforce >>
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/briefin...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/briefin...
Briefing on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategies in STEM makes business case for growth
New research published by the British Science Association on behalf of the APPG on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM explores the most effective approaches to progressing Equality, Diversity and Inclusi...
www.britishscienceassociation.org
April 8, 2025 at 9:34 AM
EDI makes science better for society by every metric - very proud of the work that @britsciassoc.bsky.social is doing to push this in Parliament and beyond! Follow them and @stemdandiappg.bsky.social for updates 📝
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Incredibly important new report out today, from @britsciassoc.bsky.social and @stemdandiappg.bsky.social on EDI Strategies in STEM.…
📢 Today we've published a new report on behalf of the @stemdandiappg.bsky.social which explores the most effective approaches to progressing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and improving representation in the #STEM workforce >>
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/briefin...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/briefin...
Briefing on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategies in STEM makes business case for growth
New research published by the British Science Association on behalf of the APPG on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM explores the most effective approaches to progressing Equality, Diversity and Inclusi...
www.britishscienceassociation.org
April 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Incredibly important new report out today, from @britsciassoc.bsky.social and @stemdandiappg.bsky.social on EDI Strategies in STEM.…
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And finally: the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM is new to BlueSky! The BSA acts as the APPG's secretariat.
Follow the APPG on @stemdandiappg.bsky.social for briefings, blogs, EDI in STEM news and more.
Also now on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/showcase/app...
Follow the APPG on @stemdandiappg.bsky.social for briefings, blogs, EDI in STEM news and more.
Also now on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/showcase/app...
April 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
And finally: the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM is new to BlueSky! The BSA acts as the APPG's secretariat.
Follow the APPG on @stemdandiappg.bsky.social for briefings, blogs, EDI in STEM news and more.
Also now on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/showcase/app...
Follow the APPG on @stemdandiappg.bsky.social for briefings, blogs, EDI in STEM news and more.
Also now on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/showcase/app...
In the current challenging climate for introducing or developing EDI strategies, it's vital that evidence on the benefits to EVERYONE – employees, employers, and wider society – continues to be heard, and discussion on challenges and plans to overcome these are had.
Read our new briefing below:
Read our new briefing below:
📢 Today we've published a new report on behalf of the @stemdandiappg.bsky.social which explores the most effective approaches to progressing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and improving representation in the #STEM workforce >>
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/briefin...
www.britishscienceassociation.org/News/briefin...
Briefing on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategies in STEM makes business case for growth
New research published by the British Science Association on behalf of the APPG on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM explores the most effective approaches to progressing Equality, Diversity and Inclusi...
www.britishscienceassociation.org
April 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
In the current challenging climate for introducing or developing EDI strategies, it's vital that evidence on the benefits to EVERYONE – employees, employers, and wider society – continues to be heard, and discussion on challenges and plans to overcome these are had.
Read our new briefing below:
Read our new briefing below:
Hello bsky!
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April 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Hello bsky!
This is not an official social media feed of Parliament. It has not been approved by either House.
APPGs are informal groups of Parliamentarians with a common interest in particular issues. The views expressed are those of the group.
Posts are by secretariat @britsciassoc.bsky.social
This is not an official social media feed of Parliament. It has not been approved by either House.
APPGs are informal groups of Parliamentarians with a common interest in particular issues. The views expressed are those of the group.
Posts are by secretariat @britsciassoc.bsky.social