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SUMMARY:Foundations of diversity and inclusion: understanding and mitigating bias in STEM workplaces
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL ONLINE \nDesigned for professionals and teams how want to learn how to be an effective ally and create a work STEM workplace where everyone can thrive. \nRegister now > \nAbout \nLearn the\, essential principles of Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion (EDI)\, with a sharp focus on recognising and mitigating bias in STEM environments. Ideal for individuals at all levels—especially those new to EDI—this session fosters awareness\, reflection\, and practical action. \nLed by Lucy Leonard\, the course blends foundational EDI knowledge with real-world strategies to interrupt bias\, promote allyship\, and create equitable workplaces. Participants will leave empowered to support inclusive cultures and become agents of meaningful change. \nOn this course you will: \n\nUnderstand key EDI concepts including bias\, privilege\, and allyship\nExplore UK legal and organisational frameworks such as the Equality Act\nRecognise how bias shows up in STEM workplaces and its impact on teams\nReflect on personal experiences of privilege and bias through guided activities\nIdentify the effects of exclusionary behaviours and microaggressions on innovation\nLearn practical strategies for inclusive communication and real-time bias interruption\nDevelop a personal action plan to support inclusive practices in your role\n\nWho should attend?  \nIdeal for professionals across STEM organisations—including team leaders\, HR\, EDI\, and L&D specialists—who are shaping inclusive culture\, managing teams\, or working in male-dominated environments. Suitable for staff at any level looking to build inclusive skills or prepare for leadership. This course also links to section E of the Engineering Council’s UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). \nProgramme\nTopics covered \n\nCore concepts of Equity\, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)\nUnderstanding bias\, privilege\, and allyship\nLegal and organisational EDI frameworks (e.g.\, Equality Act)\nBias in STEM workplaces and its impact\nMicroaggressions and exclusionary behaviours\nInclusive communication and real-time bias interruption\nPersonal reflection and action planning\n\nCourse objectives \n\nDefine key EDI terminology and principles\nRecognise how bias manifests in STEM environments\nReflect on personal experiences of privilege and bias\nUnderstand the impact of exclusion on team dynamics and innovation\nApply strategies for inclusive communication and allyship\nBegin developing a personal plan for inclusive practice\n\n In-company training \nThis training course can be delivered in-house at your company premises\, either with an in-house trainer providing face-to-face learning or virtually using MS Teams. \n\n\n\n\nGroup booking discount \n\n\n\nThe following discount codes are for member and non-member delegate registration only\, and not applicable for student bookings. \n\n\n\n10% discount for 3 to 4 delegates –  17538GR3TO415% discount for 5 plus delegates –  17538GR5PLUS \n\n\n\nPlease note that payment must be made in full when registering. \n\n\n\nIf you need to pay for your group by proforma invoice\, please contact events@theiet.org
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/foundations-of-diversity-and-inclusion-understanding-and-mitigating-bias-in-stem-workplaces/
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SUMMARY:WISE Leadership Development Programme
DESCRIPTION:LAUNCHING AUTUMN 2026  |  UK-SPEC: C\,D\,E  |  SIX MONTH PROGRAMME  | CPD: 64 HOURS  |  ONLINE AND IN-PERSON \n\n\n\nDevelop your leadership potential through a new programme from the IET\, enriched by the expertise of WISE – now part of the IET family and recognised leaders in advancing women in STEM. \n\n\n\nThis 6-month cross-sector programme is designed specifically for women in STEM\, and new to or aspiring to leadership roles. \n\n\n\nDelivered with experienced leadership coaches\, senior mentors and industry experts\, this programme blends high impact in-person learning\, tailored coaching and cross-industry collaboration. \n\n\n\nThis programme will enable participants to step into leadership roles with clarity\, confidence\, credibility and purpose – while building the networks\, skills and visibility needed to progress. \n\n\n\n\nRegister your place >\n\n\n\n\nTechnical experts \n\n\n\nDelivered by an expert team of trainers and coaches\, including our WISE delivery team. WISE has over 40 years of experience supporting women in STEM. \n\n\n\nKey learning objectives \n\n\n\n\nBuild influential\, cross‑sector networks and purposeful professional relationships.\n\n\n\nLead with clarity\, confidence\, and impact in diverse and challenging environments.\n\n\n\nCommunicate expertise and values with authority—becoming visible ambassadors for inclusive leadership.\n\n\n\nUse personal stories authentically to inspire\, influence\, and support others.\n\n\n\nRecognise and challenge workplace biases while modelling everyday inclusive behaviours.\n\n\n\nDevelop strategies and plans that support wellbeing\, navigate work–life demands\, and drive career progression.\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend \n\n\n\nThis course is specifically tailored for women in STEM who are new to or aspiring to leadership roles. This course is designed for those who wish to build their confidence\, positively influence workplace culture and accelerate their career progression. \n\n\n\nCourse programme \n\n\n\nA two-hour launch event – connect with your course leaders\, other participants and learn more about what the programme will entail. \n\n\n\nFour in-person\, full-day training sessions held at IET Stevenage: Futures Place: \n\n\n\n\nDay 1: Leading from within – building your confidence as a credible leader and understanding the power of your own story.\n\n\n\nDay 2: Influence and equity – providing the tools and techniques for you to challenge biases\, champion pay equity and lead everyday inclusion with confidence and clarity.\n\n\n\nDay 3: Career by design – empowering you to take ownership of your career and growth\, developing resilience.\n\n\n\nDay 4: Power and presence – equipping you to expand your reach\, raise your profile and inspire others.\n\n\n\n\nOnline post-programme day check-ins: small group discussions to embed learning and support real-world implementation. \n\n\n\nFive 1:1 coaching sessions – tailored support from highly experienced leadership and executive coaches. \n\n\n\nA half-day celebration event held at IET London: Savoy Place: recognising your achievements throughout the year and preparing you for the next steps on your leadership journey and meeting with cross-sector leaders \n\n\n\nPost-programme mentoring opportunities and ongoing support\, community\, and connections.
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/wise-leadership-development-programme/
LOCATION:IET Stevenage: Futures Place\, Kings Way\, Stevenage\, SG1 2UA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The WISE Conference and Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:Spend a day amongst the thought leaders\, innovators and allies who are making it their life’s work to promote gender equity in STEM. \n\n\n\nThe WISE Conference is a leading event to exchange knowledge\, share best practice and inspire innovative solutions to cultivate gender parity across STEM industries. \n\n\n\nView conference and awards website >
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/the-wise-conference-and-awards-2026/
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SUMMARY:My Skills My Life Ambassador Training
DESCRIPTION:IET Stevenage: Futures Place \nDesigned for STEM professionals who want to inspire the next generation to pursue a career in STEM. \nRegister now > \nAbout \nThe My Skills My Life Ambassador training is a hands-on session designed to equip STEM professionals with the skills and confidence to deliver impactful outreach to young people\, especially girls. \nParticipants learn how to use the My Skills My Life resource\, develop inclusive and engaging sessions\, and recognise themselves as role models who can inspire future STEM talent. The workshop also includes bias awareness\, public speaking practice\, and provides ambassador support and impact tracking. \nOn this course you will: \n\nLearn how to run a My Skills My Life session\nDiscover the impact role models can have on young people\nUnderstand how to use the My Skills My Life platform and recourses\nExplore the career personality quiz and role model matching\nLearn how bias affects young people’s perceptions of STEM\nRecognise yourself as a STEM role model\nBuild confidence to speak publicly and lead STEM outreach sessions\n\nWho should attend?  \nIdeal for anyone passionate about inspiring the next generation of STEM talent and driving inclusive outreach. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your outreach journey\, this training will equip you with the tools\, confidence\, and resources to make a lasting impact. This course also links to section E of the Engineering Council’s UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).  \nSpeaker \nShamineh Mavalvala \nWISE Delivery and Outreach Specialist \nProgramme \nTopics covered \n\nUsing the My Skills My Life resource\nPlanning and delivering your outreach sessions\nThe important of role models\nPositioning yourself as a role model\nBias awareness and mitigation\nDeveloping essential skills\nAccessing ongoing support as ambassador\n\nCourse objectives \n\nDeliver engaging sessions using the MSML platform and personality quiz\nShare your story as a relatable role model\nAddress bias and build inclusive outreach experiences\nDevelop public speaking\, leadership\, and storytelling skills\nTrack your impact and access ongoing support through our ambassador platform\n\n  \nIn-company training \nThis training course can be delivered in-house at your company premises\, either with an in-house trainer providing face-to-face learning or virtually using MS Teams. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGroup booking discount \n\n\n\nThe following discount codes are for member and non-member delegate registration only\, and not applicable for student bookings. \n\n\n\n10% discount for 3 to 4 delegates –  17528GR3TO415% discount for 5 plus delegates –  17528GR5PLUS \n\n\n\nPlease note that payment must be made in full when registering. \n\n\n\nIf you need to pay for your group by proforma invoice\, please contact events@theiet.org
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/my-skills-my-life-ambassador-training-2/
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SUMMARY:Foundations of diversity and inclusion: understanding and mitigating bias in STEM workplaces
DESCRIPTION:VIRTUAL ONLINE \nDesigned for professionals and teams how want to learn how to be an effective ally and create a work STEM workplace where everyone can thrive. \nRegister now > \nAbout \nLearn the\, essential principles of Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion (EDI)\, with a sharp focus on recognising and mitigating bias in STEM environments. Ideal for individuals at all levels—especially those new to EDI—this session fosters awareness\, reflection\, and practical action. \nLed Dr Athina Frantzana\, the course blends foundational EDI knowledge with real-world strategies to interrupt bias\, promote allyship\, and create equitable workplaces. Participants will leave empowered to support inclusive cultures and become agents of meaningful change. \nOn this course you will: \n\nUnderstand key EDI concepts including bias\, privilege\, and allyship\nExplore UK legal and organisational frameworks such as the Equality Act\nRecognise how bias shows up in STEM workplaces and its impact on teams\nReflect on personal experiences of privilege and bias through guided activities\nIdentify the effects of exclusionary behaviours and microaggressions on innovation\nLearn practical strategies for inclusive communication and real-time bias interruption\nDevelop a personal action plan to support inclusive practices in your role\n\nWho should attend?  \nIdeal for professionals across STEM organisations—including team leaders\, HR\, EDI\, and L&D specialists—who are shaping inclusive culture\, managing teams\, or working in male-dominated environments. Suitable for staff at any level looking to build inclusive skills or prepare for leadership. This course also links to section E of the Engineering Council’s UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). \nProgramme \nTopics covered \n\nCore concepts of Equity\, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)\nUnderstanding bias\, privilege\, and allyship\nLegal and organisational EDI frameworks (e.g.\, Equality Act)\nBias in STEM workplaces and its impact\nMicroaggressions and exclusionary behaviours\nInclusive communication and real-time bias interruption\nPersonal reflection and action planning\n\nCourse objectives \n\nDefine key EDI terminology and principles\nRecognise how bias manifests in STEM environments\nReflect on personal experiences of privilege and bias\nUnderstand the impact of exclusion on team dynamics and innovation\nApply strategies for inclusive communication and allyship\nBegin developing a personal plan for inclusive practice\n\n In-company training \nThis training course can be delivered in-house at your company premises\, either with an in-house trainer providing face-to-face learning or virtually using MS Teams. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGroup booking discount \n\n\n\nThe following discount codes are for member and non-member delegate registration only\, and not applicable for student bookings. \n\n\n\n10% discount for 3 to 4 delegates –  17537GR3TO415% discount for 5 plus delegates –  17537GR5PLUS \n\n\n\nPlease note that payment must be made in full when registering. \n\n\n\nIf you need to pay for your group by proforma invoice\, please contact events@theiet.org
URL:https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/event/foundations-of-diversity-and-inclusion-understanding-and-mitigating-bias-in-stem-workplaces-2/
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