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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Working Group

The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Working Group (EDIWG) explores all aspects of EDI, aligning with our values to make the structural engineering profession more welcoming and representative of everyone in the profession.

We are dedicated to advancing a structural engineering profession founded upon technical excellence, equitable access, and a cohesive professional community.

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We need to talk about diversity…

We need to talk about diversity…
Ingrid Chauvet, CEO of Bristol-based RISE Structures, explains what has driven her small business to examine its attitudes and practices to diversity.
Date – 23 June 2023
Author – Ingrid Chauvet
Price – 0
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Spheres of influence and diversity and inclusion

Spheres of influence and diversity and inclusion
In this blog Dawn Bonfield explains how to use the spheres of influence model to bring about change.
Date – 23 February 2021
Author – Dawn Bonfield
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3 ways STEM ambassadors drive diversity in structural engineering

3 ways STEM ambassadors drive diversity in structural engineering

Caroline Jarvis MIStructE is IStructE’s nominee for the Women’s Engineering Society’s Karen Burt award. Here she explains why she volunteers as a STEM ambassador and outlines ways engineers can make a difference.

Date – 15 August 2019
Author – Caroline Jarvis MIStructE
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#InspiringInclusion for International Women's Day

#InspiringInclusion for International Women's Day

2024 President Tanya de Hoog discusses this year's theme of International Women's Day: #InspireInclusion.

Date – 6 March 2024
Author – Tanya de Hoog
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Blog: Mentoring - Excellence in structural engineering

Blog: Mentoring - Excellence in structural engineering
Tanya de Hoog shares her thoughts about the power of mentoring, and what it means to her as a leader. She also introduces IStructE’s new mentoring scheme Elevate, and encourages readers to join as mentors, mentees – or both.
Date – 3 October 2024
Author – Tanya de Hoog
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Mental health in (and for) engineering

Mental health in (and for) engineering
This online webinar recording promotes mental health awareness and support within the structural engineering community.
Date – 14 May 2025
Author – Various
Price – Free