In this annual event, organized on behalf of the EAS Council, we aim to draw together all parties interested in diversity and inclusion in astronomy, specifically:

• to reflect on the status of the European astronomical community regarding equal opportunities (concerning gender, ethnicity, cultural and religious backgrounds, disability, etc.)
• to reflect on identified barriers before entering academia (for example gender balance, minorities - related to ethnicity, religion, disabilities, marginalized groups, etc. - to science and how astronomy may contribute, and stereotypes and misconceptions in education and outreach)
• to identify best practices, tools, and methods to overcome misconceptions and stereotypes related to astronomy (in the community and in society at large)
• to reflect on barriers for staying and being successful in academia related to inclusion and diversity (for example Stress, bullying, and burnout related to gender, religious or ethnic motives; Career balance and career opportunities (seem different for different social groups); Counseling and mentoring minorities in astronomy (best practices); Stereotypes and misconceptions may influence the science we do)
• to reflect on future actions for a more equitable and inclusive practice of the science of astronomy

Programme

• Session 1: State of Diversity and Inclusion in European Astronomy
• Lunch: Race and Ethnicity in Astronomy
• Session 2: Workshop: Mentoring and supervising driven by diversity and inclusion
• Session 3: Celebrating Diversity in European Astronomy

• Posters from Affiliated Societies exhibiting their diversity and inclusion programs and plans
• Contributed Posters on Practise and Methodology
• Contributed Posters Celebrating Diversity in European Astronomy

Invited speakers

Scientific organisers

• Co-Chair: Jake Noel-Storr [they/their] (Groningen University, Netherlands)
• Co-Chair: Antoaneta Antonova [she/her] (IANAO, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences / EAS Council)
• Holly Andrews [she/her] (Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden)
• Sara Anjos [she/her] (Univ. Minho/Univ. Leiden)
• Marco Gullieuszik [he/him] (INAF Padova, Italy)
• Helen Jermak [she/her] (Liverpool JM University, UK)
• Sara Lucatello [she/her] (INAF Padova, EAS VP, Italy / EAS Council)
• Sarah White [she/her] (Rhodes University, South Africa)
• Johan Knapen [he/him] (IAC Tenerife, Spain)

Contact

Please contact Jake Noel-Storr jake @ accessastronomy.eu