Diversity in science

Overview

The Society is committed to increasing diversity in STEM by seeking out participation from underrepresented groups, in order to build and develop a world in which studying and working in science are open to all.

Reports and publications

Read or download all our reports, publications and consultation responses.

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Ethnicity in STEM academic communities

New research shows disparities affecting ethnic minority students and staff in STEM, and among potential applicants for Society grants.

Understanding unconscious bias

This animation and briefing on unconscious bias introduce the key concepts and current academic research around unconscious bias

Making better decisions in groups

Based on the research work of Dr Dan Bang and Professor Chris Frith FRS, this introduces the key concepts around improving decision making in groups.

Disability in STEM – research commissioned by the Royal Society

Black History Month 2020

Most influential women in British science history

Inspiring Scientists - educational resources

Explore a series of resources to help develop students’ understanding and awareness of science and the diversity of scientists.

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Athena Forum

We support and provide the secretariat for the Athena Forum, an independent and expert voice on issues of representation and career progression in higher education and research in STEM.

Visit the Athena Forum website

Diversity Committee

The Diversity Committee oversees the Royal Society’s diversity and inclusion strategy and related activities.

Fellows working in this area

Sir Harry Bhadeshia FREng FRS

Elected 1998
Sir Harry Bhadeshia FREng FRS
- Fellow
- Elected: 1998

Sir Harry Bhadeshia

Sir Harshad ‘Harry’ Bhadeshia has carried out important work on the theory of solid state phase transformations and his team have also developed the world’s strongest armour, ‘super bainite’.

The University of Cambridge’s Tata Steel Professor of Metallurgy, Professor Bhadeshia contributed to the Royal Society’s ‘Inspiring Scientists’ project.

Professor Veronica van Heyningen CBE FMedSci FRS

Elected 2007
Professor Veronica van Heyningen CBE FMedSci FRS
- Fellow
- Elected: 2007
- Honorary Professor, MRC Human Genetics Unit, University of EdinburghHonorary Professor, Institute of Opthalmology, University College London (UCL)

Professor Veronica van Heyningen

Professor Veronica van Heyningen is a geneticist who studies eye development and disease at University College London.

She is a champion of diversity and inclusion in STEM and current Chair of the Royal Society Diversity Committee.

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