The course Diversity and Gender Competence in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) provides a comprehensive understanding of diversity and gender aspects relevant within this field and beyond.

This learning unit examines the concept of unconscious bias and its impact on educational settings, focusing on how implicit attitudes can influence teaching practices, student interactions, and institutional policies. Participants will learn to identify their own biases, understand their effects on learning outcomes, and explore strategies to create a more equitable and inclusive educational environment.

This training unit merges two interconnected topics - attracting and retaining diverse talent in STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and building strong education-industry collaborations. It aims to equip educators, and training leaders with strategies, tools, and real-world examples to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion across the microelectronics talent pipeline. The course covers best practices for inclusive outreach and teaching, models of effective collaboration, and techniques for creating clear pathways from education to employment in the semiconductor sector. Participants will gain insights into fostering sustainable partnerships and aligning learning experiences with workforce needs.

Focuses on equipping educators with strategies to create inclusive learning environments that accommodate diverse student needs, covering both classroom practice and teaching process. It emphasises fostering a sense of belonging and accessibility so that all students, regardless of background, can engage meaningfully in their education.

• Identify key concepts and benefits of inclusivity in learning environments
• Recognise barriers to inclusion specific to microelectronics education
• Design strategies to address diverse learner needs, including gender, ethnicity, disability, and neurodiversity
• Apply inclusive practices in teaching, training, and curriculum design (e.g. Universal Design for Learning)
• Engage learners and colleagues in discussions about DEI in microelectronics
• Create action plans for inclusive environments in academia or industry
• Design or redesign activities to accommodate diverse learning styles; develop inclusive recruitment and mentorship plans

Empowers learners and career shifters to explore the wide range of manufacturing roles within the semiconductor industry. Through diverse real-world examples, career stories, and impactful exercises, it highlights how diversity, equity, and inclusion can drive change within the industry, helping participants identify career opportunities in the chip sector.

• Identify diverse roles in semiconductor manufacturing
• Map career pathways and related skills across various entry levels
• Understand barriers faced by underrepresented groups
• Use case-based examples to inspire students and career shifters

Explores how R&D and software development roles come together to advance semiconductor technologies — and how these pathways can open doors to inclusive and rewarding careers. The unit aims to help educators inspire the next generation, guiding students to see alternative routes into this rapidly evolving field.

• Explore the dynamic skillsets demanded by the semiconductor industry and how an inclusive workforce helps meet these evolving challenges; inspire STEM students, postgraduate researchers, and academics to recognise exciting opportunities in a sector driven by innovation and collaboration
• Develop collaborative approaches connecting schools, universities, and industry to create clear pathways from education into microelectronics careers; show students the real-world relevance of their studies through mentorship, internships, and hands-on experiences
• Showcase the breadth of career paths within the semiconductor ecosystem; use stories, role models, and examples to motivate students from all backgrounds to see themselves as future leaders in the industry