Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer that aims to embrace diversity in all its forms and provide staff with a sense of belonging no matter their characteristics, culture, experience, education or economic background. We employ colleagues from across the globe, each contributing to our ethos of excellence. By fostering an inclusive organisation where people are able to be their true selves we enable the very best science and engineering to take place.

What’s on for EDI at BAS?

The BAS Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Network (EDI) is currently working together with the Diversity in Polar Science Initiative project group and putting together activities to support and accelerate inclusion work at BAS and in the wider UK Polar Community. The BAS EDI Networks is formed by staff across the organisation. If you’d like to contribute to the network, plan an activity or blog, please contact us via email.

RECENT EVENTS:

Polar Pride day, November 18th

BAS joined the Pride in Polar Research network in celebration of the Polar Pride day on the 18th of November. Many collaborators across the global Polar Community joined in on the celebrations through the event on facebook. You can find stories and pictures shared on the day by searching for #PolarPride on your preferred social media platform!

To read more about the specific DiPSI project activities please click here

Make sure stammered voices are heard

Blog: Ocean modeller Dr Kaitlin Naughten discusses what we can do as individuals and as institutions to support our colleagues who stammer.

A group of people posing for a photo in front of a building

Small islands in the middle of nowhere

To celebrate Black History Month Sharon Grant describes her time working for British Antarctic Suirvey in this guest blog.

The BAS Equality Diversity and Inclusion Network

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion network is a forum run by staff and for staff to promote best practice, raise awareness and represent all protected characteristics

Diversity in UK Polar Science Initiative

The Diversity in UK Polar Science initiative aims to increase representation of people from under-represented groups engaged in Polar Science.

A potted history of Antarctic diversity

BLOG. Jane Rumble, Head of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Polar Regions Department talks about a new initiative to enhance diversity in UK Polar Science