Diversity & Inclusion Workshop
The workshop, open to all ECSS participants, will be held on Wednesday afternoon, 29 October, and co-chaired by Simona Motogna (Babeş-Bolyai University, Romania), Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group, Oana Andrei (University of Glasgow, UK) and Lola Burgueño (University of Malaga, Spain).
In today's interconnected and diverse world, academic departments are spaces that bring together people from diverse backgrounds, cultures or locations, with diverse expectations and views. This workshop explores the dimensions that make these spaces inclusive, and create collaborative, safe and flexible communities.
Welcoming all ECSS participants, the session will present invited talks, panel discussions and collaborative interaction to address inclusion from participants' perspective, but also from leaders who built such spaces.
Workshop Rundown
13:30 – 13:35 Welcome and Intro
13:35 – 14:25 Invited presentations
14:25 – 15:00 Panel discussion
Panellists:
- Matthew Grech-Sollars, University College London (UK)
- Malvina Latifaj, Mälardalen University (Sweden)
15:00 – 16:00 Interactive collaborative activity – Co-design activity to propose change for inclusion in working spaces
Each year at ECSS, IE Working Groups lead dynamic workshops that spark dialogue on key issues in Informatics research, education, and its societal impact. Join these parallel sessions on 29 October to explore ongoing work, provide feedback, and inspire collaborations that shape the strategic direction of each group and the broader future of Informatics in Europe.
