The University has earned a silver-level Athena SWAN award in recognition of its continued efforts to improve fairness and equality for women in academic careers.
We join a distinguished group of ten universities whose gender equality work has been recognised by a silver-level award. Our submission was built on the success of our nine departmental awards – including silver-level awards for Medicine and Chemistry – as well as institutional projects like promotions workshops, Springboard and the Reward Project.
In addition, Engineering and the Environment were successful in renewing their bronze-level award using the updated application process launched by Athena SWAN in May 2015. Their submission highlighted achievements in attracting more female students to their undergraduate programmes, promoting more women to senior academic levels and improving communication across the Faculty.
President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Christopher Snowdon said:
“I am absolutely delighted – this is an excellent achievement reflecting a lot of dedicated effort. We have made significant steps towards gender equality at all levels and I am totally committed to making sure we build on the progress we have made.”
Professor Iain Cameron, Chair of the University Athena SWAN Committee and Dean of Medicine, said:
“I’m delighted that the University has received an institutional Athena SWAN silver-level award. This award recognises the significant commitment and contribution of many colleagues across the faculties and Professional Services. Thank you and congratulations to all involved – we can be proud of our achievements in enhancing gender balance and supporting better career opportunities.”
