4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 From: "Dowey, Natasha" <N.Dowey@xxxxxxxxx> Dear colleagues, We are emailing to let you know that the NERC-funded 'Equator' project has launched. This project aims to improve experiences and increase retention of Black, Asian and minority ethnic students in environmental research. Details here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://equatorresearchgroup.wordpress.com/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!NhORj8c-Grb4KGxOejnULeLBNGZurdVzTm8APWai68AmzbO-lY62jqpQxlPrNSk$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://equatorresearchgroup.wordpress.com/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!OtIpLxdJIdqxF5rI1Etjx0M8VHgsndCabC2raPDADhfg1hiPYf9JJAWYlSlmmGc$> . Related to this is the start of the Equator Mentoring Network, through which mentees will gain confidence, receive support, and learn how to navigate the world of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences research. We are currently seeking mentees who may be considering a research career in Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, and mentors with relevant lived experience and expertise in these areas. Please find here ( https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.dropbox.com/s/a9mcaz5eoobqbwf/Equator*20Mentoring*20Network*20A4*20Flyer.pdf?dl=0__;JSUlJQ!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!NhORj8c-Grb4KGxOejnULeLBNGZurdVzTm8APWai68AmzbO-lY62jqpQ_r_z8n8$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.dropbox.com/s/a9mcaz5eoobqbwf/Equator*20Mentoring*20Network*20A4*20Flyer.pdf?dl=0__;JSUlJQ!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!OtIpLxdJIdqxF5rI1Etjx0M8VHgsndCabC2raPDADhfg1hiPYf9JJAWYEaxS3BU$>) an advert with further details of the scheme and a link to the website ( https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://equatorresearchgroup.wordpress.com/mentoring-network/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!NhORj8c-Grb4KGxOejnULeLBNGZurdVzTm8APWai68AmzbO-lY62jqpQ6iD4Fco$ <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://equatorresearchgroup.wordpress.com/mentoring-network/__;!!IKRxdwAv5BmarQ!OtIpLxdJIdqxF5rI1Etjx0M8VHgsndCabC2raPDADhfg1hiPYf9JJAWYVCia-NE$> ). Would you kindly be able to circulate the flyer amongst students in your department, and any contacts that may be interested in this exciting opportunity? The deadline for applications is 31st January 2022. Thank you for taking the time to read this email and please donâ??t hesitate to contact us (details on the website) if you have any questions. Kind regards, Chris Jackson and Anya Lawrence (the Equator mentoring team) Natasha Dowey (PI, Equator) 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 ------------------------------