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 11:00-13.00, 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 lags 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.
To Affinity and Beyond – The Power of Affinity Networks
Hollie Taylor, GeoEnvironmental Engineer and Co-Chair at Women@Amey at Amey
The talk will include an overview of the Women@Amey Network’s achievements to date, highlighting their commitment to continuous improvement and empowerment, and showcasing the significant positive impact on women throughout the Amey business. Webinar attendees will learn about numerous successful initiatives that have been implemented, which have fostered a more inclusive and supportive work environment. Hollie’s talk will also delve into the ongoing projects and future goals of the Women@Amey Network, highlighting their commitment to continuous improvement and empowerment.
Finally, the presentation will outline the collaborative efforts with Amey’s other affinity groups emphasising the importance of unity and collective action in driving meaningful change.
Diversity and Inclusion. Do we really still have a problem in our Industry?
Ebenezer Adenmosun, Director at Geofirma and Co-Founder of the Ground Forum Undergraduate Mentoring Scheme
Ebenezer Adenmosun openly discusses his views on whether diversity and inclusion is still a real issue within the ground engineering industry from his personal standpoint. He takes us through some of his experiences gleaned from his 30 plus years in the industry from being an undergraduate in the early 1990’s to now running his own geotechnical consultancy, and how these important experiences led to him to co-founding the Ground Forum Undergraduate mentoring Scheme (GFUMP) and being involved in other initiatives. Ebenezer discusses the important lessons he has learnt during his career journey, and how we can all do something towards helping to improve the reputation our industry has, if indeed we really still have a problem.
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Speakers
Principal 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’.
Director at Geofirma and Co-Founder of the Ground Forum Undergraduate Mentoring Scheme
Ebenezer is the managing director of Geofirma, and has 30 years’ experience in managing the geotechnical design process of complex and demanding schemes. He is an experienced chartered geotechnical engineer and registered ground engineering (RoGEP) adviser.
Ebenezer is very passionate about diversity and inclusion in general, and in our industry. He is one of the co-founders of the innovative Ground Forum Undergraduate mentoring scheme, is a Ground Forum committee member, a RoGEP panel committee member and an active mentor.
GeoEnvironmental Engineer and Co-Chair at Women@Amey at Amey
A GeoEnvironmental Engineer at Amey Consulting, Hollie began her career in contracting in 2019 before transitioning to consultancy. She recently became the Co-Chair of the Women@Amey Network. In this role, Hollie supports the networks efforts to create a better working environment for all by championing initiatives to enhance workplace inclusivity.
Price: £50.00
AGS Member: Free all prices exclude VAT
Price: £50.00
AGS Member: Free all prices exclude VAT