A forum for open discussion of issues and topics related to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in relation to astrophysics and academia as a whole

About Equitea

No one person is responsible for all of science - we are the sum of all the diverse minds that contribute towards our knowledge in every field. Not all of us are treated equally however, with many still subjected to acts of discrimination which robs them of their ability to exist in academic circles.

We here in the Astrophysics Research Centre want to commit to promoting a welcoming, shared environment for anyone to engage in freely. This equitea project aims to be our way of amplifying marginalised voices, allowing us to learn form and improve our academic community for the current and future generations. This is a place for both minority groups and allies alike - we only ask that you listen and (most importantly) learn!

Mission Statement

Our mission at Equitea is to champion and foster equality, diversity and inclusivity within ARC. In our sessions, we aim to create safe spaces that foster dialogue, understanding and empathy while encouraging participants to actively listen, learn and engage in meaningful conversations. We are dedicated to creating a department where every member is respected, valued and empowered to achieve their potential.

Schedule

Currently our meetings are held once per semester, with times and dates subject to change based on availability. Check back here for the most up-to-date information!

Previous meetings, including minutes and resources, can be found here!

Date & Time Discussion Topic Chair Speaker Recommended Reading
20/07/23
3-4pm		 Accessibility in conferences Sean O'Brien - The Role of Gender in Asking Questions at Cool Stars 18 and 19

Our Committee

Our committee is made up of volunteers from the PGR and PDRA members at QUB. Membership will be ratified yearly, and we welcome anyone who is interested in joining to get in contact!

  Name Role Email Links
Sean O'Brien
(he/him)		 Chair sobrien27 [at] qub.ac.uk 🌐 Personal Website
Steph Merritt
(they/them)		 Treasurer s.merritt [at] qub.ac.uk  
Lucy Dolan
(she/her)		 Speaker Liaison ldolan05 [at] qub.ac.uk  
Joseph Murtagh
(he/him)		 Digital Communications jmurtagh05 [at] qub.ac.uk  
David Jackson
(he/him)		 Committee Member
(PGR)		 djackson823 [at] qub.ac.uk  
Mandy Hewitt
(she/her)		 Committee Member
(PGR)		 hhewitt01 [at] qub.ac.uk  

Contact

Have any comments/criticisms/general feedback? Feel free to let us know using the Microsoft Form below - all responses will be anonymous!