Organised by Ingrid Kelling (Heriot Watt University) and moderated with Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) and Marine Scotland: “Workforce diversity recognises and values the differences between people, and research shows that high diversity and good performance are interlinked: improving diversity and inclusion is good for society and the economy. Working to achieve greater equality in
Author: Amalia Krupandan
UK Research and Innovation and Innovate UK have announced a funding oppourtunity for women-led projects that “make a significant contribution to a pressing societal, environmental or economic challenge”. Individual 1-year grants are available for up to £50,000 for women in senior roles at UK micro, small, and medium enterprises, and includes mentorship, training and business
On Wednesday 2nd March 2022, the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committee at the IoA gave a lunchtime seminar on the EDI activities and updates for the second quarter of the academic year. Updates included the new website, upcoming activities and training sessions, the Athena Swan gender charter, and the National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub.
To kick off the launch of EDIAqua and celebrate International Women’s Day on Tuesday, 8th March 2022, EDIAqua will be hosting a film screening of Beneath the Tide (2015). This short film, directed by Greek filmmaker Kat Zoula, follows several women involved in the seaweed aquaculture industry in Paje, Tanzania. On the island of Zanzibar