The Centre SÈVE values commitment, collaboration, success, and innovation to promote research in plant sciences at the national and international levels.
The Centre SÈVE is committed to fostering a research environment that is equitable, diverse, and inclusive of each individual’s identity. In the field of science – particularly plant science – we actively promote the inclusion of women, people of ethnic and visible minorities, people living with disabilities, Indigenous people, and members from the LGBTQ2S+ community. The Centre SÈVE recognizes and values the unique identity of every person and strives to ensure that all members have equal access to its activities, regardless of their individual characteristics.
The positive impact of inclusive approaches on innovation and excellence is well documented. The Centre SÈVE is committed to raising awareness among its members about the effects of unconscious bias and aims to actively reduce its negative consequences.
The Centre SÈVE aims to embrace the richness of its diversity, using equity and inclusion as powerful drivers for progress. As such, the Centre SÈVE is committed to considering each member’s well-being, cultural safety, contributions, professional growth, and diverse educational backgrounds. To achieve this, initial efforts will focus on two key areas:
(1) Ensure equal opportunities by adopting inclusive and equitable practices.
(2) Promote diversity by elevating and supporting projects and initiatives led by underrepresented groups in plant sciences.
Resources
Equity, diversity, and inclusion training
NSERC Guide to Taking Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Considerations into Research
Recruitment process and training of highly qualified personnel