Uniting Chemistry Departments across the Island of Ireland for Gender Equality
We are the first EDI Network comprising all HEI Chemical Sciences Departments in Ireland. The role of this Network is to empower a culture of gender equality across the Chemical Sciences in Ireland and enable us to become a beacon within and beyond our institutions by leveraging sectoral experience, building a productive community of practice and collating relevant shared data.
Building the first national EDI STEM Network in Ireland
EDI initiatives with measurable impact across our network institutions
Academics returning from maternity/adoption leave or long-term illness are relieved of teaching duties for six months. Applicants submit a research-focused plan to ensure productive reintegration.
Systematic approach achieving gender balance in research seminars through proactive recruitment and virtual delivery options, doubling female speaker representation.
One-month contract extensions allow PDRAs to gain teaching experience without impacting research. Recent recipients secured academic positions and prestigious fellowships.
All Ireland institutions working together for gender equality in chemistry
