Disability, social mobility and issues faced by LGBTQ+ people in STEM examined by MPs
The session will also focus on the specific challenges faced by people with disabilities as well as LGBTQ+ people in STEM and returners. MPs will explore why these groups are underrepresented in STEM roles and examine the possible solutions across education, academia and industry.
Meeting details
At 9.20am: Private discussion
Inquiry
Diversity and inclusion in STEM
At 9.30am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Diversity and inclusion in STEM
CEO at Lightyear Foundation
Associate Professor in Vision and Eye Research and representative at Anglia Ruskin University and National Association of Disabled Staff Networks
Senior Lecturer in Psychology and representative at University of Liverpool and National Association of Disabled Staff Networks
At 10.15am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Diversity and inclusion in STEM
Chair at Social Mobility Commission, and Headmistress at Michaela Community School
At 11.00am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
Diversity and inclusion in STEM
Senior Lecturer and UKRI Future Leader Fellow, and representative at School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield, and LGBTQ+ STEM
Chief Executive at The Daphne Jackson Trust