Promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) is both a legal and professional responsibility in French research institutions. This paper presents practical strategies to foster inclusive work environments within French research units. We summarize the regulatory context, key findings from the INSU-AA prospective on discrimination, and fundamental principles for promoting equity. We discuss approaches to mitigate implicit biases across all career stages, from early education to retirement, and outline strategies for equitable recruitment and career advancement. Concrete initiatives in one of our units (LESIA/LIRA) are described, including internal communications, exhibitions, and accessible pedagogical activities. The creation of a dedicated commission within the unit council ensures coordinated DEIA efforts, legitimized by institutional support and methodical planning. By sharing these experiences, we provide actionable guidance for research units seeking to advance DEIA in science.
@article{arxiv.2512.06011,
title = {A few ideas to promote inclusion},
author = {Thibaut Paumard and Aurélie Guilbert-Lepoutre and Maïca Clavel and Florence Cornu and Ludovic Petitdemange and François Dulieu and Léa Griton and Rhita-Maria Ouazzani},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2512.06011},
year = {2025}
}
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6 pages, Proceedings of the SF2A Annual Meeting 2025, Well-being in astrophysics session