Seminar Programme
This day-long event titled “Cultivating Inclusivity & Building a Positive Culture within Mass Spectrometry” is aimed towards the entire inclusivity and diversity community along with allies and those who wish to improve their understanding and learn approaches to improve and implement a positive culture within the community
There will be sessions included with a coach aimed at fostering allyship. We also aim to encourage industry professionals and vendors to join. They will be given the opportunity to present and show examples where their workplace is encouraging inclusivity & diversity; the aim being to share ideas and encourage an overall improvement in the workplace.
Overall, the purpose of the day is to provide an opportunity for positive networking within science and to gain a greater understanding of current topics relating to inclusivity and diversity whilst having the opportunity to improve personal career development and network with current industry and academic experts.
Please see below the provisional agenda for the event, subject to minor changes.
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Approximate Start Time |
Event |
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9:30 |
Check-In & Networking |
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10:00 |
Opening remarks Opening remarks, intro to Females in Mass Spectrometry (FeMS)/International Women in Chromatography (IWC)/BMSS, and a brief introduction to the day's objectives and purpose of the meeting. |
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10:25 |
Invited Speaker(s): Stephen Hendry (RSC) Hannah Britt (University of Leeds) |
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11:25 |
Coffee break |
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11:45 |
Industry/University I&D Presentations Presentations + questions on how these sites/companies are implementing and improving their I&D policies. |
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12:45 |
Lunch |
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13:45 |
Workshop with Hannah Roberts - ‘The Power of Allyship: Transforming Your Inner Voices for Personal and Collective Growth’ See details below. |
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14:45 |
Short break to set-up |
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15:00 |
Panel Discussion Details: A 45-minute panel discussion featuring a diverse range of industry and academia professionals focusing on diversity and inclusion in the science community. Opportunity to submit anonymous questions prior to panel discussion. |
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15.45 |
Invited Speakers Anton Calabrese (University of Leeds) Jackie Mosely (University of York)
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16:45 |
Survey and Closing remarks Summarizing the day's events, outlining action items, and thanking attendees and speakers. |
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17:00 |
Optional social & networking event An optional, informal networking session for attendees to connect before departing. |
In-person 1-hour Workshop with Hannah Roberts entitled ‘The Power of Allyship: Transforming Your Inner Voices for Personal and Collective Growth’
Do you struggle with a critical inner voice that compares you unfavourably to others, reprimands you, and leaves you feeling ‘less than’?
In this workshop, you will:
- Explore how to become your own best ally by identifying your unique ‘stress team’ of inner selves—such as The Perfectionist, The Pusher, and The Pleaser.
- Learn how to detach from 'stress team’ agendas, empowering yourself to make conscious choices in your behaviour and responses.
- Cultivate self-compassion and extend this mindset to support the allyship of others, fostering progressive and inclusive workplace cultures.
Every participant will also receive a free copy of Hannah’s book ‘Intentional Careers for STEM Women: Six strategic steps to balance, confidence and fulfilment’, worth £17, and eWorkbook PDF.
Peer networking session
Lunch provided. Over lunch, we encourage delegates to network with colleagues from different sectors, organisations and backgrounds.