Bringing you the current happenings in the EDI world.
In this issue:
- News: Dhara Vyas interviewed by POWERful Women
- News: Opportunities for women seeking positions on Boards
- News: Energize Mentorship Club
- News: Future Energy Leaders survey results
- News: Women in Energy Personal Development Coaching Programme
- Training: ADUCE Programme by Men for Inclusion
- Events: 2025 Women in Nuclear Global Annual Conference
- EDI Top Tip: Become a neuro-inclusive employer
Industry updates
Dhara Vyas features in POWERful Women’s quickfire questions
Energy UK’s newly appointed CEO Dhara Vyas has been interviewed by POWERful Women. To mark its 10th anniversary, POWERful Women asked Dhara 10 quickfire questions about her life, likes and advice she’d give to her 10-year-old self.
Training and mentorship for women seeking Board positions
Looking to take the next step in your career by becoming a Board member? Non-executive directors (NED) play a vital role in organisations by helping to guide strategy and advise on how to make businesses successful.
Women on Boards helps its members identify NED opportunities, build their profile and apply for positions.
Explore Women on Boards’ membership packages.
Energize Mentorship Club
Energyz Black, a growing community committed to advancing Black excellence in the energy sector, is launching its Energize Mentorship Club (EMC). This initiative is designed to connect experienced industry professionals with emerging Black talents, offering tailored mentorship to drive professional growth, leadership opportunity, career advancement, and greater inclusion in the energy and sustainability fields in the UK.
Learn more about the Energize Mentorship Club.
Future Energy Leaders survey results
The Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Forum has published the results of its Future Energy Leaders survey – revealing that early career professionals are eager to take on the challenge of tackling climate change – but can face significant barriers, including unclear career pathways and perceptions of limited regional job opportunities.
Women in Energy Personal Development Coaching Programme
This personal development coaching programme covers a range of topics and offers an opportunity to meet, connect and build relationships with other women in the energy industry as well as having time to focus on your own personal development and work and life aspirations.
Learn more about the Women in Energy Personal Development Coaching Programme.
ADUCE Programme by Men for Inclusion
ADUCE workshops help create cultural change by involving everyone, especially men and key leaders, in building a more inclusive workplace. The program starts with basic workshops and offers ongoing training for future inclusion leaders, supported by broader awareness efforts like talks, panels, and open discussions.
Learn more about the ADUCE Programme.
Events
Have you used TIDE’s industry-wide EDI Calendar yet? It’s a great tool to help you catch annual milestones recognising EDI themes and stay aware of upcoming events across the sector. You can even add your own dates.
Explore the calendar.
Women in Nuclear UK to host Global Annual Conference
14-18 July 2025 | London
Women in Nuclear UK has announced it will host the 2025 Women in Nuclear Global Annual Conference, alongside Great British Nuclear. The conference seeks to reshape the narrative around nuclear power, foster understanding, and secure the technology’s future.
Learn more about the conference.
EDI Top Tip: Become a neuro-inclusive employer
Neurodiversity can benefit organisations in so many ways. Lexxic, a consultancy that partners with organisations to improve culture around neurodiversity and support neurodiverse talent, has shared some guidance on our Resource hub.
This covers:
- Changing the narrative of neurodiversity across organisations.
- The importance of being proactive when offering support.
- How working environments can affect people differently.
- Communicating change effectively.
- Empowering managers to support staff.