EDI at the Crick

Showcasing how the Francis Crick Institute, its staff and students, and partner organisations support equality, diversity and inclusion. Multiple authors.

[The Royal Society @royalsociety]

@Jisc @CRACCareers You can see more information on the reports from @CRACCareers and @Jisc here: https://t.co/SYqbtWdTLU

[The Royal Society @royalsociety]

With research commissioned by the Royal Society from @Jisc & @CRACCareers published today, looking at trends on students & staff with disabilities in STEM, Professors Paul Upchurch & Seralynne Vann share their experiences and perspectives on our blog: https://t.co/twaJrfe25f

[Frank Norman 🏳️‍🌈 @franknorman.bsky.social @franknorman]

See also the original statement from @CellCellPress https://t.co/VLGA4sGqs6 / cc @CrickEDI

[Science and Innovation at Cancer Research UK @CRUKresearch]

We co-hosted a panel with @TheCrick’s PRISM network to listen to Black researchers & learn how funders can tackle racial bias in cancer research. @DrFuraha_Asani, @DrAsanteAsare, @dean_fennell & @faith_uwadiae summarise the priority actions to take 👉: https://t.co/7PQMqY2BXp

[Maria Ocampo-Hafalla, PhD @HafallaMaria]

I've just attended my first in-person, socially distanced lecture since the pandemic, and it was a thought-provoking Insight Lecture by #AngelaSaini @TheCrick that was organised by our #EDI committee and #AthenaSWAN steering group.

@CrickEDI

[Maria Ocampo-Hafalla, PhD @HafallaMaria]

Looking forward to hearing #Angela D Saini, author of "Superior: The Return of Race Science," give an Insight Lecture @TheCrick on "Was Science Ever Political?" followed by a panel discussion chaired by @kvsambrose, chair of #PRISM, our staff race equity network.

@CrickEDI

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

🌎It's #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. 📣Get involved & share our suicide prevention advice

🤝Prevention is something that we can all individually help with

🗣️A short conversation with another person can sometimes be enough to make the difference between life and death for them💚

[Tara McKay @TaraMcKay20]

@MaxWilliamsonm @angelapolanco16 @CRUKresearch @TheCrick @CrickEDI @BlackinCancer @DrAsanteAsare @dean_fennell @faith_uwadiae The organisers have posted the link here ☺️

[Science and Innovation at Cancer Research UK @CRUKresearch]

Thank you to our brilliant panellists for sharing their insight and experiences yesterday, and thank you to all that listened in and asked questions. If you missed the panel event, catch up here: https://t.co/37SRmSzySg @dean_fennell @DrFuraha_Asani @DrAsanteAsare @faith_uwadiae

[Mary A. @_MaryAgyapong]

Fantastic session on Addressing Racial Bias and Inequalities in Cancer Research hosted by @CR_UK & PRISM @TheCrick earlier today. Well done to panelists @DrAsanteAsare @faith_uwadiae @DrFuraha_Asani @dean_fennell and the wonderful @EstherMensah16 behind the scenes🌟 a few points:

[Chemistry World @ChemistryWorld]

Stefanie Horovitz's love & dedication of chemistry drove her to confirm the existence of isotopes, but she was murdered by the Nazi's and erased from history. Find out more in this month's revealing installment of #SignificantFigures

https://t.co/0zZDGV2c2G

[AMRC @AMRC]

Charities are trying to maintain support for research by cutting their administrative and fundraising staff and reducing salaries. But the effects on science will still be dire...#researchatrisk https://t.co/h6dO7zTRqW

[Maria Ocampo-Hafalla, PhD @HafallaMaria]

The panel discussion is on now with @dean_fennell @DrAsanteAsare @DrFuraha_Asani @faith_uwadiae sharing their insights and experiences.

@CR_UK @TheCrick @CrickEDI

[Black British in STEM @BB_STEM]

On August 18th we launched the #BBSTEMUniversityAlliance, welcoming all UK Universities to join us and help support Black students in STEM subjects because #RepresentationMatters.

Follow the link below to learn more about the University Alliance:
https://t.co/UkZvpX1Zh8

[Science and Innovation at Cancer Research UK @CRUKresearch]

Less than a week until our panel discussion with @TheCrick's PRISM Race Equity Network. Join us as we aim to understand how CRUK can implement impactful, effective change in our research funding activities for our Black and other minority ethnic researchers.

[@TIGERinSTEMM @tigerinstemm]

You can register for the meeting on eventbrite:
https://t.co/gvODAMAZ1O
If you make a donation when you get your ticket, it will help this fantastic group of Black women continue to organise and act to improve equity.

[Frank Norman 🏳️‍🌈 @franknorman.bsky.social @franknorman]

Call for diversity, in @NatureChemistry / cc @CrickEDI

[Dr Addy Adelaine @AddyAdelaine]

Join 10 Black women in our call to @UKRI_News for fair, equitable & accountable research / inquiry. Sign & share our open letter https://t.co/AmlsVhvHfn

@MMKingOkoye @itsJaninebtw @RuthAgbakoba @MissChisomo @DrFuraha_Asani @docadisa
@PaperWhispers @DoulaSmith @pwi11iams

[BME ECR 4th Conference @BmeEcr]

The BME Early Career Researcher Conference is now FREE! As we have gone digital we are able to remove the barriers of cost! So you have nothing to lose!

Register today via the link in the bio!

[Science and Innovation at Cancer Research UK @CRUKresearch]

We're excited to announce Dr Faith Uwadiae & Dr Lynn Asante-Asare as speakers at our Addressing racial bias and inequalities in cancer research virtual panel discussion, facilitated by Dr Furaha Asani. The session is open to all but we primarily want to hear, and learn from (1/2)