Our diversity data report and how we use your data

Evidence shows that a wide range of different perspectives leads to better science. This is why we encourage everyone working in the chemical sciences to help us understand the diversity of our community.

We do this by asking individuals to answer questions about their background and how they self-identify. This includes gender, nationality, religion, race, ethnicity and sexual orientation. These insights allow us to identify where interventions are needed to improve inclusion and diversity in the chemical sciences.

The FAQs on this page explain more about the way we collect and use diversity data.

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Our diversity data report 2022

“This diversity data report is another important step in the UU裸聊直播 delivering on its commitment to being transparent in the way we gather, use and report data. Alongside my colleagues on the Inclusion and Diversity Committee, I am proud to see other organisations across the scientific community supporting our work to enable inclusive access and progression in the chemical sciences.

We remain committed to leading the urgent need for change on a growing number of fronts – our global society faces numerous challenges, from gender to race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic inclusion.

This report is only as good as the data it is able to present. Higher response rates provide a fuller data set and allow the UU裸聊直播 to proceed in making the necessary improvements for inclusion in the chemical sciences with confidence. I urge the community to engage with this report, to engage with the UU裸聊直播 and their data collection when and where possible. By working together we can ensure that chemistry truly is for everyone.” - Professor Marina Resmini, Chair of UU裸聊直播 Inclusion and Diversity Committee

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Report referencing: Diversity Data Report 2022, UU裸聊直播 of Chemistry, /about-us/corporate-information/diversity-data/, access date

Our diversity data report 2020

We collected the data in this report by various methods, including surveys, registration and application information for various programmes including grants and funding schemes, as well as analysis of website traffic.

We present survey data in this report based on information voluntarily declared by respondents. Survey completion was not mandatory and within each survey all questions had an option of "prefer not to say". Not all respondents chose to provide all diversity information.

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Report referencing: Diversity Data Report 2020, UU裸聊直播 of Chemistry, /about-us/corporate-information/diversity-data/, access date

Frequently asked questions

What are diversity data questions and why do you need this information?

Diversity data is about the characteristics, traits and qualities, that makes each one of us an individual. It includes questions on gender, nationality, religion, race, ethnicity and sexual orientation. Collecting this information is important because it gives us a richer understanding of our community.

Why is this information important to the UU裸聊直播 of Chemistry?

Research shows that a broad range of perspectives lead to better science. Collecting this information is important because it gives us a richer understanding of the diversity of our community. With a broad spectrum of data, we can better address barriers and make our products, services and activities as inclusive as they should be.

Why am I being asked for my diversity data more than once?

In order to protect the anonymity of those completing the survey, we do not store data against the individual. This means that if you are involved in more than one activity with us, it is likely you may be asked for your diversity data more than once.

We have made all possible efforts to minimise the time it takes for you to answer the questions. We hope that you are able to contribute your data each time you are asked.

Will I be identifiable?

No. Data is collected anonymously. Also, anything that we publicly report on – in our Diversity Data Report for example – will be aggregated and we will not report on any data individually.

When fewer than five people are represented in any category of data we will not state the exact number of individuals to reduce the likelihood of those individuals being identified.

We have done everything in our power to ensure we have appropriate privacy and safety measures in place so that you can feel comfortable sharing your information with us.

What are you doing to protect anonymity in small sample pools?

We are including privacy measures to prevent the identification of any individual, particularly when there may be small sample pools. Raw data will be aggregated to ensure the protection of individuals’ identity.

Where data is considered not identifiable, raw data might be analysed (but not reported) if there is a legitimate interest in doing so. This will be addressed on a case-by-case basis by our Data Protection Officer, Dr David Barr. We will never report raw data.

How will data be used?

We are an evidence-led organisation and use data to paint a clear picture of our chemistry community. This helps us to ensure that we are designing relevant programmes, products and services and that they include everyone in the chemical sciences.

If I am part of a majority, why is it important I give my data?

Whether you are part of a majority or a minority, you are part of the chemical sciences community. When we talk about inclusion, we mean inclusion for all, not just those who are over- or under-represented in the chemical sciences. To effect real change, we need as many people as possible to take part in our diversity data monitoring.

Why should I give you my data? What are the benefits to me?

The more people and different perspectives we have contributing to chemistry, the richer the discussions we have and the greater ideas we develop. When every chemist feels like they belong to the profession, the chemical sciences prosper. Collecting diversity data gives us a richer understanding of the diversity of our community and allows us to better address barriers and make our products, services and activities as inclusive as they should be.

What if I am not comfortable answering a particular question?

There is an option to answer ‘prefer not to disclose’, or you can choose to skip the question. This does not affect your answer to any other question.

How are you storing my data?

Diversity data includes information that is both personal and sensitive. Therefore, the utmost care is taken in protecting it. Please read our privacy statement for more information on how we collect, process and store data.

UU裸聊直播 standardised diversity questions

Here is the template for the standardised set of diversity data questions that we use at the UU裸聊直播 of Chemistry.

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