In this powerful personal essay, Leah reflects on her experience as one of the first openly transgender professionals in the field. The piece underscores the importance of visibility, solidarity, and the role of ASTP in fostering a more inclusive and equitable professional community.
The newly launched Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Toolkit – Adapted for Europe, is an essential resource designed to empower Knowledge and Technology Transfer Offices (K/TTOs) across Europe with actionable strategies to promote equity, celebrate diversity, and foster inclusion.
ASTP proudly announces the launch of its Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Toolkit – Adapted for Europe, an essential resource designed to empower Knowledge and Technology Transfer Offices (K/TTOs) across Europe with actionable strategies to promote equity, celebrate diversity, and foster…
In this Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion SIG's webinar, speakers highlight how Knowledge Transfer Offices can drive change by fostering communication, work-life balance, and well-being, offering…
The conversation around mental health has been gaining momentum, but in the Knowledge Transfer (KT) sector, it often remains a taboo subject. The ASTP Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Special Interest Group (EDI SIG) is working to change that by shining a light on the importance of mental…
Explore the connection between mental and physical health in this primer by Becca Switzer. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and how embracing neurodiversity and mental health management can enhance quality of life and creativity.
The UKRI Glossary of EDI Terms provides clear definitions of key terms related to equality, diversity, and inclusion. It supports a shared understanding within the research and innovation community, fostering inclusive practices and communication by clarifying complex concepts and terminology in…
Knowledge transfer offices are uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in augmenting change in order to make the innovation ecosystem more inclusive and equitable. But as a knowledge transfer office, what can you do concretely to incorporate equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) into your…
In this 2023 discussion, Camilla Carrapatoso, Emily Devonald, and Anji Miller share experiences and challenges as women in innovation, entrepreneurship, and invention. They highlight ongoing gender…
Following the recent launch of ASTP’s Special Interest Group on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we are happy to further announce our support and commitment in creating an inclusive environment to the diverse KE/KT community.
The European Patent Office’s study highlights progress and persistent gaps in women’s participation in patenting. While women inventor rates have steadily risen, they remain below parity, with notable disparities across countries, technologies, and organisational types. The study underscores…
As knowledge exchange practitioners this includes encouraging and respecting diversity in all forms and ensuring the innovations that we support are applicable and accessible to the world at large.
In April 2022, ASTP hosts its first international webinar on strengthening equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in knowledge transfer. Moderated by Anji Miller, speakers from PraxisAuril, KCV,…
The European Commission's Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 promotes gender equality in research and innovation. Horizon Europe requires participants to have Gender Equality Plans, integrate gender dimensions into research, and aims for gender balance in decision-making roles.
Tom Hockaday's article outlines three approaches for knowledge transfer professionals to enhance equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). These strategies position KT professionals to actively promote EDI within their organizations and the broader innovation ecosystem.
STORM® is a university-born initiative that transforms into STORM® CIC—a social enterprise delivering suicide prevention training worldwide. Originating as a research project at the University of Manchester, it exemplifies real-world impact through knowledge transfer, translating evidence-based…
This article (2017) explores gender disparities in entrepreneurship and investment, highlighting barriers faced by women founders and funders. It calls for more inclusive ecosystems, better data, and targeted initiatives to support women in knowledge transfer, start-up creation, and venture…
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