SearchThe AGS are hosting a webinar this autumn entitled, How Can We Achieve an Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Industry? This virtual event will take place on Wednesday 25th September between 11:00-13.oo, and will be free to attend for members of the Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists.
WEBINAR SYNOPSIS
Unfortunately, it is known that the geotechnical and geoenvironmental Industry lacks behind others in its efforts to be equitable, diverse, and inclusive (EDI); often focusing on other aspects of our work as paramount and leaving EDI behind.
This virtual, CPD event endeavours to shine a light on some of the amazing work that is already ongoing within the AGS Membership and in the wider geosciences community and continue the conversation for a more progressive future.
Join webinar Chair, Bradley Falcus (Central Alliance Pre Construction Services) and our four speakers as we discuss various initiatives and campaigns which have made a lasting impact for our workforce, highlight the importance of EDI and wellbeing within the geotechnical and geoenvironmental industry, and consider what the next steps may look like for our industry.
TICKETS
The webinar is free to attend for Members and £50 (ex VAT) for Non-Members.
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PRESENTATIONS
Be Boulder; Ready to Rock N’Roll
Martin Griffin, Principal Geotechnical Engineer and EDI Advisor with GHD
The talk will be an awareness session focussing on allyship towards diverse underrepresented groups. Allyship is a much-misunderstood term and describes the actions, behaviours, and practices we can all do in ground engineering to make our employment sector more welcoming, and inclusive for one and all. By understanding our role, what allyship is, and why it is needed as an essential soft skill. By also providing some practical tips, together we will learn how to move the Equity Diversity Inclusion (EDI) dial a bit further on. Finally, it will comprise my ongoing learning/research on EDI in engineering and some of my and others’ lived experiences while working in ground engineering.
Geologists are Rockstars – How to Make Noise and Take Control!
Charity Rose, Engineering Geologist at AtkinsRéalis
The talk will include a high-level overview of the work Charity has undertaken and explore practical strategies on how to make positive change within your own organisation. Being a voice for change (and professionally persistent) can come with challenges. The talk will discuss how we can empower ourselves, the people around us and how to tackle the fear of rejection.
Speakers
Senior Administrator at Central Alliance and Co-Chair of the RSK Pride Network
Bradley joined the Geoscience industry after graduating in 2019 and was quick to note the lack of diversity within the field.
Since the start of his career, he has found himself advocating for change within the businesses he works in and is now helping the AGS support its members with EDI initiatives for a more equitable and inclusive industry.
Principal Geotechnical Engineer and EDI Advisor with GHD
Martin is a multi-awarding EDI Champion and Principal Geotechnical Engineer for GHD. He is neurodivergent and visually impaired. He is a Chartered Engineer, Chartered Geologist, and a Fellow of the Institute of Diversity and Equality Professionals. He serves as the Geological Society Vice President for EDI and other committees.
Engineering Geologist at AtkinsRéalis
Charity Rose is an Engineering Geologist for AtkinsRéalis. In 2022, Charity led a successful petition and campaign to make sanitary disposal facilities a requirement of the construction, design and management regulations. Charity continues to raise awareness around the importance of menstrual health in the workplace and is part of the Women’s Network ‘Bold as Brass’ who are campaigning to ‘release the bogs’.
Price: £60.00
AGS Member: Free inc. VAT
Price: £60.00
AGS Member: Free inc. VAT