In the run-up to IP Inclusive Week, we’re looking at IP Inclusive’s regional networks. We want to encourage as many people as possible to get involved with their local network – or if there isn’t one, to help us set one up. We know that not everybody wants to come to London to join in our efforts to improve diversity and inclusion.
So, following our recent post about the North of England network, this time we hear from our South West one, which was established in the spring of 2019. Their post tells of how the network developed and what it does for IP Inclusive Charter signatories and supporters in the region.
You can find out more about the regional networks, and subscribe to their mailing lists, here. And please do get in touch if you’d like to make a start on establishing another one during #ipinclusiveweek. We already have a Midlands network ready to launch in Birmingham on 13 November: watch out for more details on our Events page.
The South West network writes:
We believe that those who want to pursue a professional career in IP should face a level playing field. A career in IP can be tough so we want to play our part in removing both perceived and actual barriers and promoting a diverse profession where no one feels they are excluded, side-lined or blocked from progression on the basis of their age, gender, sexuality, race, religion, social or socio-economic background or because they suffer any kind of disability or mental illness.
If we are to maintain the high calibre of IP professionals within the South West and attract new talent to the pool, it is crucial we ensure our profession in the region is inclusive, tolerant and welcoming: that we look after and out for our colleagues and offer a diverse and inclusive environment in which people can work, develop and learn.
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