Next Diversity Roundtable Event:

8th December 2020 14:00-15:00

The next roundtable is focused on Disability.

The pandemic has provided the world with what Disabled people have been asking and campaigning for for years – flexible working. Whilst a very positive step in the right direction, access needs are all too often an afterthought.

This Roundtable will provide an opportunity to hear from Disability Support Networks across the KQ, a place to share best practices and to include staff who’s organisations may not be big enough for their own networks. 

Sign up here to attend the event.

In 2018 the Knowledge Quarter launched a series of Diversity Roundtables, the aim of which was to provide a forum for the sharing of best practice across Knowledge Quarter organisations and to explore the concept of staff diversity.

At past Roundtables, Partners have shared Diversity and Inclusion Toolkits, as well as valuable research and contacts.

Diversity Roundtables are held bi-annually. Chatham House rules apply, so partners can openly discuss advances made since a previous roundtable as well as any challenges they face in this area.

Attendees at the last two Roundtables included representatives from the the British Library, the British Museum, Digital Catapult, Google Deep Mind, the Place, Sadler’s Wells, SCONUL, Wellcome and several others. Past speakers have included:

• Gamiel Yafai, Managing Director, Diversity Marketplace
• Gill Thomas, Senior Manager of Diversity and Inclusion, Royal Academy of Engineering
• Julie Alland, HR Consultant at the Alan Turing Institute
• Angela Townsend, Diversity Program Co-ordinator, The Institute of Physics
• Tunde Agbalaya, Diversity and Inclusion Project Manager, Wellcome
• Laura Naldrett, HR and Administration Manager, The Place

The write-up of the first Diversity Roundtable is available on request. The write-up of our second Roundtable can be found here.

Who is this group for?
Anyone working in the field of Diversity and Inclusion or HR professionals at a Knowledge Quarter partner organisation.

Why should I attend?
Share your current work on staff diversity, including achievements and challenges with other Knowledge Quarter partners. Sharing of best practice and resources available.

When is it?
Bi-annually, upcoming dates available upon request.

How do I get involved?
Email Jemima.Barnes@bl.uk to be added to the attendee list for an upcoming roundtable.