Equality and Diversity at EECS QMUL

Promoting equality and diversity within Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London

[Equality and Diversity at EECS QMUL @QMEECS_Equality]

Access to affordable childcare is a discrimination issue. Parents at QMUL rely on the nursery. QMUL is still advertising it as a benefit of the job.
https://t.co/B2ONHexay3

[Equality and Diversity at EECS QMUL @QMEECS_Equality]

We need to be open and honest about mental health and PhD's. The PhD process can be a stressful one for anyone. This anonymous interview with a PhD student talks about ADHD and depression and how it affects your study:
https://t.co/AItB2hpK2k

[Queen Mary Maths @QMULMaths]

Our mathematician of the week is Francis Allotey, a Ghanaian mathematician and physicist who was the first black student to be admitted to Princeton's graduate school. After gaining a Masters degree and PhD he returned to Ghana to promote Mathematics and Physics.

[Queen Mary University of London @QMUL]

In case you hadn’t heard, this week is Climate Action Week! 🌏 

From the 19th-23rd Feb, we’ll be bringing you a whole week of events, open to students and staff. 
https://t.co/vrcbhZ5q22

For more information on each event, visit

@QMSU @QMULSustain
#ClimatActionWeek

[WES Centenary @WESCentenary]

Isabel Hardwich #ElectricalEngineer & #Photometry expert at Metropolitan Vickers. Specialised in #physics @Newnham_College & campaigned to educate, recruit & support young women into #engineering @WES1919 President & Fellow of @SWEtalk d. #OTD 19 Feb 1987 https://t.co/ap0UAUeTlo

[Richard G. Clegg @richardclegg]

I spoke to Steph Fuller in the Queen Mary academy about how active learning can make your teaching more inclusive. Here's the interview:
https://t.co/f62IsTai07

[WES Centenary @WESCentenary]

Edna Mosley "typical woman #architect" 1933 designed refurb of Electrical Association for Women's new HQ in Regent St shared by @WES1919. Electrical wiring was enclosed behind glass panels so it could be visible & used as teaching tool b. #OTD 20 Dec 1899 https://t.co/1Fp2D5QZXl

[WES Centenary @WESCentenary]

Georgina Kermode #suffragette #metallurgist #engineer #Entrepreneur Invented vending machine for postage stamps detected counterfeit coins. Post Office bought machines & installed 1st 1 in Houses of Parliament. Elected 1st woman memb @iom3 #OTD 21 Dec 1916 https://t.co/hY9c8jtIzd

[FindingAda @FindingAda]

Teachers, parents and other educators! Take a look at our free Ada Lovelace Day pack to inspire girls to consider STEM careers. Pack includes teaching scenarios, posters and links https://t.co/fcqFJEgSco #girlsinSTEM #education #free

[Equality and Diversity at EECS QMUL @QMEECS_Equality]

The latest in our series of interviews with Women in Engineering at QMUL EECS. This time it is PhD student Inês De Almeida Nolasco who talks about her work and being one of only 5% of women in her undergraduate degree.
https://t.co/e19TIDL42h

[Equality and Diversity at EECS QMUL @QMEECS_Equality]

This interview about Mental Health and doing a PhD tells a lot about how hard things can be. A must read for PhD supervisors:
https://t.co/E2CWQuhVdM

[Equality and Diversity at EECS QMUL @QMEECS_Equality]

A repost from about a month ago but this piece by Prof Mark Sandler on Holocaust Memorial day (January 27th) is worth reading.
https://t.co/ODiGLVCJac

[Equality and Diversity at EECS QMUL @QMEECS_Equality]

Highlighting the great work of women in QMUL EECS. This month we talked to Dr Aisha Abuelmaatti who told us about how women can change the world:
https://t.co/0YSXjlTuWw

[QMUL Electronic Engineering and Computer Science @QMEECS]

It's the International Day of Women & Girls in Science! 🔋💻🎮🤖⚙️⚡

Today, we're celebrating the women in EECS whose fantastic work is making an impact in computer science, electronic engineering, & beyond. Read more about their research: https://t.co/UOkZlj3cVn #WomeninScience

[Equality and Diversity at EECS QMUL @QMEECS_Equality]

Holocaust memorial day was last Friday (Jan 27th). Mark Sandler wrote some well-chosen words for our blog giving his perspective:
https://t.co/ODiGLVDgZK

[Equality and Diversity at EECS QMUL @QMEECS_Equality]

Here is an interview with the EECS "Director of Wellbeing" Mahesha Samaratunga who talks about her role and wellbeing within the department:
https://t.co/hZtufoKn5p

[Doctoral College @QMUL_DC]

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Intelligent Games & Game Intelligence (iGGi) are Recruiting!
deadline: 26 Jan 2023
Reserve a spot at the iGGi open day on 10 Jan 2023 on Eventbrite: https://t.co/V2luBGFB2h
More information on the iGGi website: https://t.co/XttgldfOTT

[Centre for Public Health & Policy (CPHP) @CphpQmul]

Opening our Women’s Health Research Unit showcase event today, @M_Iliodromiti introducing the Unit and outlining future research opportunities in Women’s Health

[Equality and Diversity at EECS QMUL @QMEECS_Equality]

A new initiative inviting our students and staff to recommend books with an EDI angle to their colleagues at QMUL. The first recommendation comes from @_luca_marinelli. Get in touch if you want your recommendation to get featured next.
https://t.co/230c2kUqRE

[Women's Eng. Society @WES1919]

Are you looking to establish a research group? The Research Chairs and Senior Research Fellowships scheme supports mid to senior academics in UK universities to undertake use-inspired research that meets the needs of industry. To apply: https://t.co/YAAVtwTiFG #RAEngResearch