“EDI en pratique” at Mines Nancy: 8 Workshops on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The “EDI en pratique” (EDI in practice) workshops are back at Mines Nancy with a new cycle of 8 sessions, running from October 12, 2026 to May 11, 2027. Led by Lucile Dezerald, professor-researcher and head of the EDI unit, these interactive half-hour workshops are held in small groups. They help staff better understand the equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) issues they encounter in their daily work, and leave with practical tools.

30 Minutes to Understand and Act

A short half-hour, in a small group, to take the time to explore a topic related to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and to leave with practical guidelines and tools.

• No prerequisites: each workshop stands on its own, so there is no need to have attended the previous ones.
• A short format: from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., with the option to continue until 2:00 p.m. for further questions and discussion.
• Led by: Lucile Dezerald, head of the EDI unit.
• Intended for faculty and researchers, as well as administrative and technical staff of the school.

After a coffee or tea in room B101, head to room P204 (P205 for the first workshop).

The 2026-2027 Program

The Workshops in Detail

#1 Sex and Gender: What Are We Talking About? Sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression: these notions are often confused. This workshop helps you understand the key concepts, discover the diversity of gender identities, and reflect on how to welcome and include the people concerned. You leave with the “Gender Unicorn,” useful contacts, and educational resources.

#2 Humor and Harassment: Where Is the Line? Where does a friendly atmosphere end and harassment begin? Identify the different forms of humor, understand how harassment works, and build shared guidelines for respectful humor. You leave with a selection of podcasts and videos.

#3 Sexist and Sexual Violence (VSS): What Is It? What does sexist and sexual violence (known in French as VSS) cover? Learn to recognize it in a university environment, through concrete cases, in a supportive setting. You leave with the “VSS pyramid.”

#4 Microaggressions, Macro Effects? Gestures and remarks so small they are barely noticed, yet whose accumulation contributes to inequality and exclusion. Define them, understand their impact, and learn how to respond in everyday situations.

#5 Toward Non-Sexist Language: Why and How? How language shapes the way we think, followed by hands-on practice with the French ministerial recommendations for non-sexist communication: rewriting texts in a more inclusive way. You leave with a practical guide and good habits to adopt.

#6 Breaking the Mechanics of Discrimination Where does discrimination come from? Using an educational video, identify the factors that encourage it and discuss solutions suited to the university context.

#7 Building a Disability-Friendly Study Environment Disability covers a wide range of situations, often invisible. Identify the everyday obstacles and discover good practices that are easy to put in place to improve accessibility. You leave with practical guides.

#8 Daring to Step In: Responding to Internal Violence How do you react to a humiliating joke, an inappropriate gesture or a degrading remark? Share situations experienced at university, overcome the barriers to taking action, and discover different ways to intervene. You leave with a “5D method” memo.

FAQ

What is “EDI en pratique”?
It is a cycle of interactive 30-minute workshops organized by Mines Nancy to address equality, diversity and inclusion issues in everyday professional life and to leave with concrete tools.

Do I need to have attended the previous workshops?
No. The workshops are independent and require no prerequisites.

How long does a workshop last?
The formal part lasts 30 minutes (1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.). Discussion can continue until 2:00 p.m. for questions and exchanges.