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 host short presentations followed by a panel discussion 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 Voices of Inclusion: Experiences and Initiatives
- Matthew Grech-Sollars, University College London (UK)
- Letizia Jaccheri, NTNU (Norway)
- Malvina Latifaj, Mälardalen University (Sweden)
14:25 – 15:00 Panel discussion
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.
