We understand the importance of valuing all members of our community and believe that for insect science to thrive people from different backgrounds need to be empowered to bring a diversity of perspectives to our work.
We are committed to ensuring that all members, fellows, authors, reviewers, volunteers, employees, interns, job applicants, trustees and anyone we work with are treated with respect and dignity, and are not subjected to unfair or unlawful discrimination.
We always seek to provide an environment in which people feel comfortable and confident that they will be treated fairly, equitably and equally, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (“protected characteristics” as per the Equality Act UK 2010) or indeed any other characteristic unrelated to a person’s performance and work with us.
The principles of non-discrimination, equitable and equal access to opportunities apply to everyone, and everyone at the RES has a role ensuring that individuals are valued and treated with dignity and respect. Every member of the RES team is responsible for implementing relevant policies and working practices linked to equity, equality and diversity.
The success of the RES depends on the people we work with. We recognise that an effective Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Policy will help everyone to develop to their full potential, which is clearly in the best interests of individuals and the Society. Our most recent EDI policy was published in April 2021 and is subject to annual review.
If you have any queries or matters you wish to raise about EDI and the RES, please contact our CEO, Simon Ward
