You are cordially invited to join the next RES Diversity and Inclusion Network event, hosted by the University of Westminster on 24 April from 12:00. This event will focus on 'Creating a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging in Economics'.
To register and secure your place, click here. To view the full event programme, click here. The event will start with an optional networking lunch from 12:00 noon, with the event programme commencing promptly at 12:45pm.
Event details:
- Date: Wednesday 24 April
- Time: 12:00 – 16:15. A light lunch will be served 12:00 – 12:45, with the event programme beginning at 12:45
- Venue: The University of Westminster, Marylebone Campus (Hogg Lecture Theatre), 35 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LS
The event will start with a panel discussion on ‘Creating a sense of inclusion and belonging in economics' featuring panellists:
- Professor Dibyesh Anand, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Co-Chair of EDI Committee, University of Westminster
- Urvashi Parashar, Director of Analysis & Chief Economist, Department for Culture, Media and Sport
- Professor Imran Rasul, UCL, and Co-Director of Stone Centre on Wealth Concentration, Inequality and the Economy
- Professor Anna Vignoles, Director of the Leverhulme Trust and Fellow of the British Academy
This will be followed by breakout sessions exploring topics of: Neurodiversity and mental health in the workplace; The role of research funding on increasing diversity in economics; Creating a culture of belonging in the workplace; and Supporting economics students with disabilities. The full programme can be found here.
The event is free of charge, but advanced registration is required to access the venue.
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A pity that it isn't being held in a location more central in the UK.
Yet another example of the economic bias towards the South-East.