Diversity in Developmental Science @DivDevSci
We are a group of developmental researchers from ethnic minority backgrounds. Here to build a more ethnically diverse community in developmental science. All around the world 🌍 Joined June 2021-
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If you’re interested in diversity in academia, join our virtual panel event! We’ll be featuring developmental psychology/neuroscience researchers from minority backgrounds and having a discussion about their academic journeys and the challenges they’ve faced. Details 👇👇👇
If you’re interested in diversity in academia, join our virtual panel event! We’ll be featuring developmental psychology/neuroscience researchers from minority backgrounds and having a discussion about their academic journeys and the challenges they’ve faced. Details 👇👇👇
Very excited to share that we’ve received the @wellcometrust @BirkbeckUoL IFRC to build the Diversity in Developmental Science Network. Lots of activities planned over the next year to improve research culture & make developmental science more equitable bbk.ac.uk/news/birkbeck-…
A very exciting opportunity for undergraduate students!
A very exciting opportunity for undergraduate students!
Very excited to share that we have received the @BirkbeckUoL @wellcometrust Institutional Funding for Research Culture for the Diversity in Developmental Science Network @DivDevSci. Lots of exciting work planned to improve inclusivity in developmental psychology @bbkpsychology
As part of building my own research group I have got myself a little website up and running - see here for info about projects, team, job opportunities etc. Always happy to chat about collaborations/studentships so do reach out! indielablondon.co.uk
We are delighted to invite you to our two events this autumn. Why not maximise your networking opportunities & submit your poster (deadline 5th August) or gain training from experts in the field at our autumn workshop. respect4neurodevelopment.com/news-list/
We have our last Lunch and Learn Webinar on Monday 22nd July before summer break with Dr Anna Gui. Come and listen to her current work on "Personalising experimental designs to appreciate diversity in social attention". eventbrite.co.uk/e/r4n-lunch-le…
🌍Webinar Alert! Join us as we discuss research inequalities of the Global South & Global North🌍. Hear from experts about challenges, successes & the future of South-North collaborations. Register here: bit.ly/3xMYjzO #Collaboration #Research #GlobalNorth #GlobalSouth
"Nothing about us without us" ! Brilliant work @AdebunmiOyekola @foxtexel #ICIS2024
We are excited to have new followers here on X! Interested in joining AfriBCD community to get access to our upcoming talks, mailing list and resources? Just fill out the form on the following link, we would love to have you on board! forms.gle/hpbJU85oQ8Y5Ai…
The Diversity Network at #ICIS2024 @Infantstudies (minus a few people)! It was great to meet people and bounce ideas around. Good to see many people interested in improving diversity!
Very insightful lunchtime session on Diversity in Infant Publications @Infantstudies #ICIS2024. We need a global effort to improve diversity in research samples, particularly improving publication of research from scholars in different regions esp outside North America & Europe.
⚠️ Reminder for #ICIS2024 attendees! If you're interested in promoting diversity in academia or in research studies, come along to our informal meet up TODAY (10th July) from ✨5.45 - 6.45 pm✨ in the poster hall. Look out for anyone wearing a badge with our logo @Infantstudies
#fNIRS2024: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) travel awards Awardees will receive a stipend to cover the registration fee & travel expenses to attend #fNIRS2024 in-person. Deadline 14th June 2024. fnirs2024.fnirs.org/awards/dei-tra… Please share with colleagues! @fNIRS2024

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