{"id":404,"date":"2024-12-09T11:31:13","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T11:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/ai-intervene\/?page_id=404"},"modified":"2026-08-10T09:42:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T08:42:13","slug":"equality-diversity-and-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/research.reading.ac.uk\/ai-intervene\/equality-diversity-and-inclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"Equality, Diversity and Inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Our Commitment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are central to AI-INTERVENE\u2019s vision and delivery. We are committed to creating a doctoral training environment in which\u00a0<strong>all students and staff can thrive, contribute fully, and feel a strong sense of belonging<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing biodiversity challenges through AI requires a diversity of perspectives, skills, and lived experiences. AI-INTERVENE therefore embeds EDI across all aspects of the programme \u2014 from recruitment and training to supervision, partnerships, and long-term career development.<\/p>\n<p>Our approach is guided by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukri.org\/publications\/ukri-good-practice-principles-in-recruitment-and-training-at-a-doctoral-level\/\">UKRI and NERC EDI principles and good practice<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Evidence-based approaches to widening participation<\/li>\n<li>Continuous monitoring, evaluation, and improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Our EDI Principles<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>AI-INTERVENE is built on the following core principles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Equity of access<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 fair, transparent and inclusive pathways into doctoral study<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inclusive culture<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a respectful, supportive, and collaborative environment<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diverse representation<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 across students, supervisors, and partners<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexibility and accessibility<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 recognising different needs and circumstances<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accountability and transparency<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 using data and feedback to drive improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Widening Access and Participation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We actively seek to attract and support applicants from\u00a0<strong>underrepresented and historically excluded groups<\/strong>\u00a0in AI, data science, and environmental research.<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>+ We use inclusive practices in all our processes<\/summary>\n<ul>\n<li>Targeted Outreach and Engagement<\/li>\n<li>Inclusive Recruitment Practices<\/li>\n<li>Recognising Potential<\/li>\n<li>Applicant Support<\/li>\n<li>Inclusive Training Environment<\/li>\n<li>Inclusive Supervision and Leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Wellbeing and Support<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong> Key resources and links<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reading.ac.uk\/diversity\/\">EDI at Reading<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucl.ac.uk\/equality-diversity-inclusion\/\">EDI at UCL<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Medical emergencies &amp; Mental health crisis support<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If someone is in immediate danger, ill or injured, and their life is at risk, call <strong>999<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If the crisis is not life-threatening, call\u00a0<abbr title=\"National Health Service\">NHS<\/abbr>\u00a024 on their 24-hour phone line\u00a0<strong>111<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Commitment Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are central to AI-INTERVENE\u2019s vision and delivery. 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