<div dir="ltr">Please see the information below on the upcoming webinar:<div><br></div><div><h1 align="center" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;line-height:32.5px;font-size:19.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:17.5px;color:darkorange">Don’t miss this webinar on equity, diversity and inclusion in STEM!</span></strong></h1><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:18.3333px"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:16.6667px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)">In the STEM sector (and in wider society), reconciliation, diversity and inclusion is not just the right thing to do – it’s the smart thing to do.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:18.3333px"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:16.6667px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)">But there’s a difference between doing diversity – and doing diversity well. It’s important to have programs that work and buy-in at all levels.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:18.3333px"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:16.6667px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)">In this webinar, we will take you through why equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) matter – both in science and broader society. We’ll talk about the lived experiences of disadvantaged groups, how STEM organisations can advance their EDI work, and practical examples to guide your efforts.</span></p><h2 style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;line-height:27.5px;font-size:16.5pt;font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:17.5px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:darkorange">In this session, you’ll gain insights on:</span></strong></h2><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0cm;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:-webkit-standard"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);line-height:18.3333px"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:16.6667px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The importance of the big picture: having a holistic strategy, not just a piecemeal approach</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);line-height:18.3333px"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:16.6667px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The business case for EDI: how and why it benefits whole organisations, not just individuals</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);line-height:18.3333px"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:16.6667px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Having everyone at the table: the importance of leadership from the top AND listening to those who need help</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32);line-height:18.3333px"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:16.6667px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Practical resources and templates to help you in your work.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:18.3333px"><strong><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:16.6667px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:darkorange"><br></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:18.3333px"><strong><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:16.6667px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:darkorange">When:<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:16.6667px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)">22 September, 11am - 12pm<br></span><strong><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:16.6667px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:darkorange">Cost:<span class="gmail-Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:16.6667px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)">$55 - $88 </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:18.3333px"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:16.6667px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:18.3333px"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:16.6667px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,32,32)">Register here: <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/DqyxCZY1NqiKyBOBIzWNt8?domain=sta.e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