From Declaration to action workshop series
The ALBA Declaration on Equity and Inclusion serves as a vital call to action within the neuroscience community, yet feedback, gathered through a survey sent to all Declaration organisational signatories, indicates a pressing need to make these goals more accessible and actionable. To address this, we are launching a three-part webinar series designed in a workshop format to provide practical guidance on implementing these principles in daily practices. Each webinar will feature experts with hands-on experience in action items listed in the Declaration.
These online workshops are open to all scientists who wish to change their work environment to build a more inclusive academic culture, but also to institutional decision-makers. Based on feedback gathered at the ALBA General Assembly 2024, special emphasis will be placed on engaging young people to promote these values within their institutions.
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Workshop #1: Recognising and mitigating bias in selection
15 May 2025 - 09:00-11:00 EDT | 15:00-17:00 CEST | 18:30-20:30 IST
How to address bias in processes for recruitment and career progression
Bias—whether conscious or unconscious—affects critical decisions in hiring, promotions, grants, and other areas of academic life, perpetuating inequality in academia. For underrepresented individuals in science and academia, career progression can be a very different experience. This workshop will explore how biases influence decision-making and encourage participants to examine their definition of scientific excellence. Participants will learn actionable strategies to prevent gatekeeping and mitigate bias in evaluation processes by providing a different perspective on evaluation criteria. Beyond unconscious bias training, the session will clarify the notions of equity vs. equality and equip attendees with tools to challenge systemic barriers and transform evaluation processes.
Learn more and register here.
These workshops are organised with the support of the International Brain Research Organization, a founding partner of the ALBA Network.
