As MIST is a subcommunity of the Royal Astronomical Society, all MIST members are bound by the RAS Code of Conduct and the MIST EDI policy. If you have witnessed or been the subject of an incident that has breached the code of conduct or EDI policy and would like to report the incident, please email Council at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or you can email an individual member of Council. The Royal Astronomical Society maintains a list of resources for support that you may find helpful.
MIST is committed to creating an environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of colour, ethnic or national origin, race, gender, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religious or political beliefs, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or family circumstances.
Our Diversity, Equality and Inclusion policy contains information on equal opportunity and harassment and the standards that members of MIST are expected to maintain.
MIST council also expects MIST members to adhere to our Code of Conduct.
This policy applies to all MIST members. MIST council encourages its members to follow similar equal opportunities policies in their workplaces.
The purpose of this policy is to ensure equality and fairness for all in our scientific endeavors, and not to discriminate on grounds of ethnic or national origin, race, gender, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religious or political beliefs, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or family circumstances. MIST opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.
Key objective 1: Promoting an inclusive environment for all
MIST is committed to providing a harmonious and inclusive environment for all members, and will not tolerate intimidation, bullying, harassment or any form of threatening behaviour towards any members or visitors.
All members of our community have the right to work in an environment free from abuse, harassment or unreasonable behaviour from other scientists. Members and visitors are similarly entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. Members must treat their colleagues fairly and honestly, and must not harass an individual, nor maliciously injure or attempt to discredit or injure the professional reputation, personal standing, or business prospects of any others.
Key objective 2: Promoting equality of opportunity
MIST values the diversity that people with differing backgrounds, skills, abilities and ages can offer, and will make every effort to challenge and root out discrimination if it occurs. MIST Council will endeavour to foster an environment free from harassment and unfair discrimination in which individual potential can be harnessed to maximise benefit to the MIST community, and support and develop careers of potential future members.
MIST is further committed to increasing awareness of equal opportunities through appropriate publications and media, and to research and reduce obstacles to equal opportunities. MIST will monitor and keep under review policies and practices within the community to ensure fairness and the promotion of equal opportunities.
MIST engages in an active and increasing programme of diversity, in order to support and develop careers of potential future members.