Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at SEFI 2025
We’re proud to introduce a series of inclusivity initiatives designed to welcome and support participation from across the engineering education community. Our goal is to make SEFI 2025 accessible, enjoyable, and enriching for everyone.
On this page you will find information about DEI iniatives, Free Childcare, and Scholarships.
DEI iniatives
The SEFI 2025 conference will continue on the initiatives from earlier SEFI conferences, like Inclusivity ribbons. More information about these will be added later.
Free Childcare
We recognize that attending a conference while managing caring responsibilities can be a significant hurdle for many participants, especially for parents and guardians of children. This challenge can deter talented individuals from participating and contributing to our event.
To support attendees who are responsible for children, we are thrilled to offer limited sponsored childcare services during the SEFI 2025 conference. Up to 10 children can be provided care, selected on first-ones-to-register-get-in basis.
Childcare will be arranged in a space reserved from Marriot Courtyard Tampere City, a hotel across the street from the conference venue. The nursemaids are provided by Äidike -childcare service.
More information about free childcare will be added later.
Scholarships for Students and Early Career Researchers
Financial constraints should not be a barrier to accessing new knowledge and networks. Students and early career researchers from low-income and underrepresented countries often face significant obstacles in attending international conferences.
We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion by offering scholarships (up to 400,00€) that reduce registration fees for newer researchers and students. These scholarships are designed to empower students and early career researchers, enabling them to share their work, learn from others, and build essential networks.
More information about scholarships will be added later.