Inclusive pathways: Building EDI into research and research management

Dr Alíz Owolabi is Research Support Officer (Funding) at the University of Edinburgh’s College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine’s Research Office. Alíz works at coordinating the College’s demand management processes. She was shortlisted for the 2025 ARMA Awards in Innovation for the inclusive practices she integrated into internal selection.

Dr Róisín McKelvey, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Manager for the University of Edinburgh’s College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, develops EDI strategy and inclusive practice across the College. She provides capacity building and guidance on embedding EDI into research (management), teaching, and Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement.