In this exclusive webinar series, we aim to explore the human side of engineering and technology industries by inviting guest speakers to discuss a range of socially conscious topics such as workplace harassment, social mobility, neurodiversity, gender stereotype, diversity and inclusion.

Our Local Networks and Technical Networks are busy hosting webinars sharing the latest developments in engineering and technology throughout the challenging time we are all facing. However, we shouldn't only focus on the technology itself. IET Communities have pulled together a series of webinars to embrace the real humans who work behind and make it all possible. This series is designed to share empathy and understanding to further enrich our engineering and technology communities.

Episode 1: Workplace harassment and bullying: Cancelling the culture of silence
Speaker: Marie Hemingway
Overview: In this talk Marie Hemingway will share insights into the lived experiences of employees, barriers to resolution and opportunities for individuals to be an ally, ultimately driving cultivation of a truly inclusive workplace.

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Episode 2 - "You Can't Be What You Can't See"

Speakers: Alexandra Knight and Dr Jan Peters MBE
Overview: One of the key barriers to increasing diversity and inclusion in engineering is the lack of counter-typical role models to influence and inspire young people. This short talk will highlight the importance of tackling gender stereotypes young and explain what Stemazingltd is doing to ignite inspiration and amplify inclusion in STEM and how you can get involved.

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Episode 3 - "Neurodiversity in Rail and Transport: Part of the Journey"
Speaker: Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain
Overview: Neurodiversity is often misunderstood and can be overlooked in engineering and technology spaces; including within transport and rail. But valuing diversity of all types is the key to innovation and collaboration; with this in mind, what are the key needs, and how do we make progress from here? 

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Episode 4 - "Sticky Floors, Broken Lifts and Social Mobility - Challenges and Opportunities for Engineers and Engineering"
Speaker: Dr Philip Moffitt CEng MIET
Overview: This webinar will help people to understand:

- Conceptions and indicators of social mobility

- Why social mobility matters for engineers and engineering

- The current state of social mobility in OECD nations: the good, the bad and the ugly 

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