Opening up Photonics is a platform supporting the Scottish photonics industry to discuss, challenge and address as a community, barriers faced by minority groups, with the aim of increasing accessibility, championing diversity, and ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
Women are significantly underrepresented in the fields of photonics and quantum science. Increasing their visibility and participation is crucial for several reasons which we explore in our recent blog, Shining a Light on Equality: Why Gender Diversity Benefits Scotland’s Photonics Industry.
Opening up Photonics (OuP) aims to connect individuals with diverse opportunities for advancing the representation of women in the photonics and quantum fields.
Introducing the Opening up Photonics Diversity Champions!
The Opening up Photonics team invite people at all levels of the photonics and quantum fields to join the OuP Diversity Champions community and benefit from engaging in opportunities to:
- Participate in speaking engagements
- Network and exchange knowledge
- Support initiatives that champion diversity
- Plan events and create content to support the community
By signing up, you will be able to indicate the level of engagement that suits you.
Being an OuP Diversity Champion means connecting with like-minded colleagues, supporting one another, and driving real progress toward gender equality in our industry.
Together, we can create a vibrant, inclusive community—and make a difference that matters.