Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA)
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) is fundamental to building a community where everyone feels welcomed, included and like they can contribute meaningfully.
The CAKE-CoSeC EDI Working Group supports this work by developing practical guidance and identifying priority areas for action.
This theme brings together guidance, examples of good practice, and community-led resources. For example:
- Inclusive event logistics
- Accessible communication practices
- Inclusive recruitment and participation
- Checklists, toolkits and reflection resources
- Signposts to trusted external guidance
Resources
EDIA
- Recruitment EDI Checklist
A practical checklist providing tips and suggestions for inclusive recruitment. - Inclusive Hackathons Checklist
Guidance for embedding EDIA considerations into hackathon planning and delivery. - EPSRC Guidance for Neuro-Inclusive Meetings and Events
UKRI guidance on designing meetings and events that are inclusive for neurodivergent participants. - Ten simple rules for pushing boundaries of inclusion at academic events
- PyCon 2025's support for inclusion, diversity and accessibility
- Move the Needle - A collaborative project tracking the efforts of people trying to transform the field of supercomputing.
- Understanding Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Challenges Within the Research Software Community
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity and Accessibility in Research Software Engineering: Guidelines for Making a Difference
Community Groups and Resource Hubs
The following groups provide curations of valuable EDIA leadership and resources:
- CAKE-CoSeC EDI Working Group
- Women in High Performance Computing (WHPC)
- Society of Research Software Engineering EDIA and Role Diversity Working Group
- EPSRC EDI Hub+
- UKRI Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Move the Needle Knowledge Portal
- RainbowR - connect, support and promote LGBTQ+ people in the R community