Implementing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies in Physics can be challenging. In this talk, I will provide an overview of work done at Imperial to evaluate the implementation of a top-down approach to embedding EDI into the Physics curriculum. Additionally, I will provide some practical examples of small-scale changes to the degree programme that aim to improve equitable outcomes as well as the student experience.
This seminar is organised within the project “Addressing formative gaps between demographic groups in the Physics of Data MSc programme”, funded through the Shaping a World Class University 2025 initiative. It will be preceded by a presentation of the project.
Michael F.J. Fox is Head of Teaching Labs in the Physics Department at Imperial College London. His work focuses on how students learn in physics labs and how to teach experimental physics effectively. He also studies curriculum and culture change. He is part of the Strengthening Learning Communities project, which aims to better understand the student experience within the Department of Physics and the Faculty of Natural Sciences. He is interested in understanding how different types of assessments affect student outcomes and evaluating to what extent this introduces bias in the attainment of different demographic groups.
