Dear UKPN,
We would like to invite you to the next Scottish Arctic Network (ScAN) webinar. Details are as follows (abstract below):
- Date: Thursday 7th December 2023
- Time: 12:00-13:00 UTC
- Presenter: Angus Aldis (Accessibility in Polar Research)
- Title: Access Polar and the Need for Disabled Inclusion and Representation in Polar Research
- Booking Link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/scottish-arctic-network-scan/webinar-access-polar-and-the-need-for-disabled-inclusion-and-representation-in-polar-research/e-pxqqgj
Registration for future webinars is also open here and more information on ScAN and its activities is available on our website. We welcome attendees from across the globe and are eager to bring together an international audience to engage with this webinar series.
Best wishes,
Will
Abstract
Navigating polar science is tricky, especially for researchers with disabilities. Issues persist that disqualify researchers with disabilities from pursuing their dreams. To address this, Accessibility in Polar Research (APR/@accesspolar) was founded during the pandemic by a small group of researchers with disabilities. Through appearances at conferences, planned events and made resources APR grew rapidly and garnered an international platform to carry out its initiatives. One such initiative is the ‘Accessibility 2023 Questionnaire’, designed to evaluate how the polar field restricts researchers with disabilities. Through collating this information APR is in the process of creating free and open resources for institutions, fieldwork organisers and employers to ensure inclusivity is practiced. This webinar will give you a taste of APR advocacy, a summary of how polar science restricts researchers with disabilities and top tips to make your research more accessible.
Dr William D. Harcourt
Interdisciplinary Fellow
Room 111, St Mary’s Building
Interdisciplinary Centre for Data & AI
University of Aberdeen
Twitter: @will_harcourt
Website: www.williamharcourt.co.uk
The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683.
Tha Oilthigh Obar Dheathain na charthannas clàraichte ann an Alba, Àir. SC013683.
