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.

This theme brings together guidance, examples of good practice, and community-led resources that support inclusive knowledge exchange across the CAKE network. It also highlights opportunities for learning and continuous improvement.

The CAKE-CoSeC EDI Working Group supports this work by developing practical guidance and identifying priority areas for action.

What is included?

EDIA resources that support:

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: