The University’s?continued drive to improve fairness and equality for women has been rewarded with silver and bronze awards as part of the UK-wide Athena SWAN initiative.

The Athena SWAN Charter, administered by the country’s Equality Challenge Unit, places a prime focus on women’s careers in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine) disciplines.

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Head of Chemistry, Professor Phil Gale said:

“We have changed our way of working over the last two years and have made considerable progress towards our goal of being a flagship department with regards to Equality and Diversity. The most noticeable effect has been a genuine feeling of cultural change within our department, a sense of belonging and openess, and inclusion for all.”

University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Don Nutbeam added:

“We’re very pleased that our work in recent years to develop and deliver a wide range of activities in support of staff equality is recognised through these Athena SWAN Awards. It’s important for us, as a progressive and forward-thinking University, to identify, develop and promote our talented women as we continue to foster a supportive environment for study, research and work.”