1. GATI KCL Symposium
Dr Kamini Gupta began the conversation discussing the importance of gender representation in STEM, and how central it is to the quality and scope of research conducted within STEM and in enabling institutions to achieve their wider goals. Kamini also provided an overview of the work done within Action to Improve Representation (AIR), a writing and mentorship programme aimed at Early Career Researchers from under-represented groups in India. This was followed by a talk on Elevate (King's Gender Equality Network) by Rachel Stockey. Rachel provided an insight into the work done by Elevate to promote and achieve gender equality within King's, and support the career progression of women, trans women and non-binary members of staff. Rachel also outlined how vital the network has been in providing staff with a sense of community, informing policy and guiding strategy at King's.Dr Pranita Sarangi joined both Dr Kamini Gupta and Rachel Stockey for a panel Q+A in the latter half of the event, where she provided an overview of the successes of the work done at IIT Roorkee in advancing gender equality initiatives and answered questions from the audience on a range of topics.EDI can be a difficult and challenging space to work in, so it was really inspiring to hear from colleagues within King's and in India about their passion and determination for pushing through initiatives which aim to serve the betterment of marginalised communities. The conversation was humbling in that sense because while the work does present its many challenges, seeing the successes of it (as demonstrated by the work of those who spoke) served as a reminder for how rewarding it is too.
2. Mentoring meetings
With multiple meetings with the KCL the partners from the Kings College London, GSAT members were carried out to discuss and understand the objective of GATI pilot program, several orientation programs conducted by DST were attended by the nodal officer and GSAT members.IIT Roorkee and KCL partner meetings were held as follows: List of the Meetings with KCL
Meeting with British Council and Kings college London was held on 23rd, September, 2021 with following participants.
IIT Roorkee:
- Prof. Pranita P Sarangi, Associate Professor, Dept of Biosciences and Bioengineering, GATI Nodal officer
- Prof. Ranjana Pathania, Professor, Dept of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, ICC Chairperson
- Prof. P Sumathi, Professor, Dept of Electrical Engineering & Associate Dean (Faculty Affairs)
King’s College London:
- Helena Mattingley – Head of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at King’s College London, GATI lead
- Athulya Aravind – Senior Partnerships Officer (India), Global Engagement Team, King’s in-country partnerships liaison
- Shivani H Menon – GATI Partnerships Administrator
Meeting with British Council and Kings college London was held on 15th, December, 2021 with following participants.
IIT Roorkee:
1. Prof. Pranita Sarangi, Nodal officer, GATI IITR and GSAT member.
2. Prof. Ranjana Pathania, Chairperson Internal Complaint Committee and GSAT member.
3. Prof. P Sumathi, Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and GSAT member.
4. Prof. Kiran S. Ambatipudi, Associate Dean of Student's Welfare (Wellness) and GSAT member.
5. Prof. Shabina Khanam, Faculty-in-charge GSAT Satellite team, Dept of Chemical Engineering.
6. Mr. Aditya Goyal, Project Assistant, GATI, IIT Roorkee.
King's College London:
1. Prof. Helena Mattigley, Head of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at King’s College London, GATI lead
2. Prof. Maisa Seppala
3. Prof. Suzzane Scott
3. Executive Coaching Session by KCL
The Executive Coaching session by Ms. Sarah Guerra, the Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at KCL. Sarah is an EDI expert and is a Panel Chair for AdvanceHE's Athena Swan gender equality framework.
The aim of the session was to challenge a senior GATI lead supportively and constructively, and empower us to overcome our gender inclusion challenges at present and in the future. The first session was attended by Prof. Manish Shrikhande (Dean Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy (SRIC) and Chairperson GSAT) and the second session was attended by Prof. Pranita P. Sarangi, Nodal Officer GATI on behalf of IIT Roorkee.
