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LGBTQ+ STEM Day: Charlotte Roughton
November 18, 2024
Celebrated annually in the month of November, LGBTQ+ STEM Day aims to raise awareness and celebrate the importance of inclusion and diversity within STEM communities. The day promotes a more welcoming environment and recognises the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals working or studying in STEM. This year, we caught up with Champion and incoming Members Panel member, Charlotte Roughton, as she shares her insights and journey as an LGBTQ+ person working in STEM.
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Global Diversity Awareness Month: Arindam Mitra
October 30, 2024
Celebrated annually during the month of October, Global Diversity Awareness Month aims to promote understanding and appreciation of diversity in all forms, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and abilities. The month encourages conversations and activities that highlight the importance of inclusivity and the value that different perspectives have in fostering a more equitable global community. We caught up with Society Champion and Members Panel member, Arindam Mitra, who shared his insights and discussed how diversity has shaped his personal and professional journey.
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Black History Month: Amaka Awayne
October 29, 2024
Celebrated annually during the month of October in the UK , Black History Month recognises the contributions, culture and history of Black people. First celebrated in October 1987, after being organised by Ghanaian analyst Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, the awareness month aims to highlight the impact of Black people, from African and Caribbean descent, on British society. It does so by raising awareness of the challenges Black communities have faced, including racism and inequality, whilst also celebrating their achievements.
The month serves as an opportunity to educate the world on the often overlooked history of Black people, encouraging a deeper understanding of the UK’s multicultural heritage and the ongoing efforts for racial equality and inclusion. -
South Asian Heritage Month: Bruno Silvester Lopes
August 1, 2024
South Asian Heritage Month takes place 18 July to 17 August. The awareness month was started by the South Asian Heritage Trust, which seeks to elevate the prominence of British South Asian history and heritage in the UK. This year’s theme is ‘Free to Be Me’, aiming to showcase and embrace the rich narratives of South Asian communities. To celebrate this year’s theme, Society Champion Dr Bruno Silvester Lopes shares his story and career journey so far.
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Disability Pride Month: Sharon Brookes
July 17, 2024
The month of July marks Disability Pride Month – a month dedicated to celebrating difference and diversity among the disabled community. To highlight this awareness month, we caught up with retired member, Sharon Brookes, who has worn many Society hats during her career. Sharon shares her experience navigating academia with a disability, and gives advice to others with disabilities working in science.
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Creating a graphic novel about microbiology’s forgotten woman
June 21, 2024
On 22 June 1850, Fanny Angelina Hesse was born, and Society Champion, Corrado Nai is working on an exciting project to celebrate her 175th birthday next year. Corrado is a microbiologist and writer with a PhD in Fungal Ecology, living in Indonesia with his wife and baby daughter. Corrado has teamed up with other microbiologists and creatives to produce a graphic novel about the woman who introduced agar to microbiology.
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Pride Month: Guerrino Macori
June 7, 2024
Pride Month takes place annually during the month of June – honouring and celebrating those within the LGBTQIA+ community, recognising their ongoing fight for equal rights and acceptance. To highlight the importance of this month, we caught up with Irish Division and Members Panel member, Guerrino Macori, who shares his experiences and insights as someone within academia who is openly part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Becky Thomas
May 16, 2024
Celebrated annually on the third Thursday of May, Global Accessibility Awareness Day aims to bring awareness to the importance of having conversations about accessibility and highlights the need for inclusive experiences that are accessible to everyone and inclusive for Disabled people. This year, Society member Becky Thomas shares her experiences and insights from attending the Society’s Annual Conference, coupled with the Disabled and Neurodivergent Members Social.