Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Athena SWAN
The Athena Swan Charter is a globally recognised framework that supports the advancement of gender equality in higher education and research. Originally launched in 2005 to champion the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM), the Charter has since evolved to address broader gender equality challenges across all disciplines. The School of Engineering and Physical Science is proud to engage with the Charter as part of our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable academic environment for all.
Our commitment to Athena Swan
Achieving an Athena Swan award involves the development and implementation of a focused Action Plan to promote gender equality across the School.
Role of the Self-Assessment Team (SAT)
At the heart of this work within the School, is our Self-Assessment Team (SAT). The SAT is responsible for:
- Developing and reviewing the School's Athena Swan Action Plan
- Identifying gender equality challenges and opportunities
- Evaluating the impact of our actions
- Preparing and submitting future Athena Swan award applications
Who we are
Our SAT brings together a diverse group of representatives from across the School, including:
- Academic staff
- Professional services colleagues (including technicians)
- Undergraduate (BSc, BEng, MEng, MChem, MPhys), postgraduate taught (MSc) and postgraduate research (PhD) students
- Postdoctoral research associated (PDRAs)
Engaging the community
We organise regular events designed to:
- Celebrate the achievements of women across the School
- Create space for networking and peer support
- Encourage open discussion around gender equality challenges
- Help shape our future priorities and initatives