EquiStats Oxford

Department of Statistics, University of Oxford

Equistats Oxford is a new equity & diversity discussion group in the department, open to all graduate students, academic staff, and support staff. Our aim is to connect and support underrepresented and minority groups and allies in our department, raise awareness on relevant issues, and discuss them in a welcoming environment.

Got feedback or topic suggestions? Let us know here or email us!

Upcoming events

14th June 2021
13:00-14:00
Introductory Talks from People in the Department
Talks by Maxine Mackintosh and Francesca Panero.

Zoom link
21st June 2021
13:00-14:00
Bias Preservation in Machine Learning
Talk by Dr Brent Mittelstadt (Oxford Internet Institute).

Zoom link

Past events

24th May 2021
12:30-13:30
Mind Your Mind
Sometimes, with all the workload we have, we neglect to take care of our mind. How to combat stress and anxiety in a stressful and anxious work environment. Get some advice in a discussion with Sarah Dragonetti (St Hughs college nurse) and Oliver Bazin (Oxford Mindfulness Centre).

Event link
16th April 2021
13:00-14:00
Hiring Practices to Improve Diversity
In this session, we will explore a variety of hiring practices that have been used to improve diversity in the workplace. After discussing why diversity in the workplace is important, we will explore how successful such initiatives are in promoting it and assess their impact on the broader organizational success.

Slides
2nd April 2021
13:00-14:00
LGBTQI+ Discussion
Join us for a discussion on what's been going on in the LGBTQI+ community recently. We'll also take a step back to consider the current state of LGBTQI+ rights across different countries, reflect on the pandemic, and talk about initiatives taking place in Oxford.

Slides
19th March 2021
13:00-14:00
Equity Groups in the Workplace
What are equity groups, and why do we need them? Who are they for and what are their limitations? Come along to our first session to discuss these questions and more! We’ll begin with a casual “meet & greet” to get to know other members of the department.

Relevant articles: (not required reading)
Belonging: A Conversation about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – Krys Burnette
Equality Discussion Groups: Men and Gender Equality – Olivia Halsall

Slides