A series of events are taking place with some of our members to mark International Women’s Day (IWD), which this year falls on 8th March, drawing on our gender inclusion research, report and guidance.
This spring, Advanced Oxford is proud to support a series of events focused on gender inclusivity, offering opportunities for learning, networking, and action. From celebrating International Women’s Day with insightful discussions on accelerating change to exploring how diverse teams contribute to thriving ventures, these events will provide valuable perspectives and practical steps for individuals and businesses alike. Discover more and join the conversation at the upcoming events below.
International Women’s Day Brunch – Wednesday 5th March, 10:15 – 11:30 am – HARWELL CAMPUS
Ahead of International Women’s Day, join for a networking brunch to celebrate with colleagues from across Harwell campus. This year, the theme is ‘Accelerate Action‘.
Sarah Haywood and Hannah Tornow of Advanced Oxford will be joining colleagues at Harwell Campus to discuss their research findings, share Advanced Oxford’s report and the accompanying resources they have created and will discuss how this can help with the IWD theme of Accelerate Action, and, how we can as individuals make a difference.
Register here.
Gender Inclusivity – A Catalyst for Innovation – Monday 10th March, 8:30 – 10:30am – BEE HOUSE, MILTON PARK
Advanced Oxford, Oxford Brookes University and Milton Park invite you to: Gender-inclusivity: A Catalyst for Innovation – Why you should care.
A PhD research study at Oxford Brookes Business School, in collaboration with Advanced Oxford, has examined the context, culture and practices in which employees innovate. The conclusion: the ecosystem and its companies are not sufficiently inclusive in terms of culture, structure, and practices and need to do more to ensure the equality, diversity and inclusion that is needed for innovation.
Through this event, we will share findings from the research, consider how they can be applied, and critically, explain how creating and promoting a culture of inclusive-innovation benefits not only employees, but also innovation outputs.
Register here.
Gender-inclusivity: A Catalyst for Innovation. Why you should care, and what steps to take – Wednesday 12th March, 12:00 – 14:00 – ARC OXFORD
Oxfordshire is recognised as one of the UK’s leading innovation engines. Yet its science and technology companies are still male dominated. A PhD research study at Oxford Brookes Business School, in collaboration with Advanced Oxford, has examined the context, culture and practices in which employees innovate. The conclusion: the ecosystem and its companies are not sufficiently inclusive in terms of culture, structure, and practices and need to do more to ensure the equality, diversity and inclusion that is needed for innovation.
Through this event, we will share findings from the research, consider how they can be applied, and critically, explain how creating and promoting a culture of inclusive-innovation benefits not only employees, but also innovation outputs.
Register here.
The Gender Advantage: Building Inclusive & Thriving Ventures – Wednesday 19th March, 17:00 – 20:00 UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD BIOESCALATOR
Join the BioEscalator, EnSpire Oxford and Advanced Oxford on March 19 at 5pm for two panel discussions, networking, drinks and nibbles at this International Women’s Day event. Taking place at the BioEscalator, Old Road Campus, panelists will discuss key topics related to gender diversity in startups, the ways diverse teams enhance business performance and drive innovation, and share insights on overcoming barriers, accessing funding, and building supportive networks. Register here.
