The Progression Framework for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in engineering and science

The Progression Framework is an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) maturity model, created by the Royal Academy of Engineering and Science Council for our professional bodies and learned societies. It enables Professional Engineering Institutions and Science Bodies to assess their EDI practice in relation to 10 areas of organisational activity.  

This year, 45 science and engineering organisations participated in a self-assessment using the Progression Framework, and their results were benchmarked and analysed in a review of progress on EDI across these professions.  

We are delighted to present the reports from that exercise at our event which is held jointly by the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Science Council. Dr Colin Church, CEO of IOM3 and Chair of the Progression Framework Implementation Group, will be hosting this event to mark the publication of the 2025 Progression Framework benchmarking at the offices of IOM3.  

This event is for leadership, EDI and People professionals of science and engineering professional bodies – whether or not your organisation took part in the Progression Framework this year. It is also for anyone with an interest in the EDI work of the engineering and science professions. 

We will hear from the authors of the Progression Framework reports, as well as asking our audience about the opportunities and challenges they face while aiming to advance EDI in their organisations, and their professions. 

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