1. School of Science and Sport Athena Swan Bronze Award Application
Academic Leads: Fiona Henriquez; Chris Easton Professional Service Lead: Valerie Cassidy

2. ECU’s Athena SWAN Charter was established in 2005 to encourage and recognise commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment in higher education and research

3. In May 2015 the charter was expanded to recognise work undertaken in arts, humanities, social sciences, business and law (AHSSBL), and in professional and support roles, and for trans staff and students The charter now recognises work undertaken to address gender equality more broadly, and not just barriers to progression that affect women

5. UWS has achieved Bronze Award
Bronze institution awards recognise that the institution has a solid foundation for eliminating gender bias and developing an inclusive culture that values all staff and students.
UWS is committed to promoting gender equality, and has become a proud member of the Athena SWAN Charter in April 2016.

6. Our School of Science and Sport now is aiming to achieve an Athena Swan bronze award in recognition of developing an inclusive culture and creating opportunities for EVERYONE, for our students, for our staff
Submission Date April 2017

7. It is so important that you know that your School is going for this award as it is a SCHOOL application
Self assessment team
Dean
ADs PS UG
P&OD AS PG
iv) Support given to students (at any level) for academic career progression
Comment and refect on support given to students at any level to enable them to make informed decisions about their career (including the transition to a sustainable academic career).
Athena Swan Application Submission

8. It is so important that you know that your School is going for this award as it is a SCHOOL application
Self assessment team
Dean
ADs PS UG
P&OD AS PG
We are looking for UG representatives on the SAT
iv) Support given to students (at any level) for academic career progression
Comment and refect on support given to students at any level to enable them to make informed decisions about their career (including the transition to a sustainable academic career).
Athena Swan Application Submission

9. Great opportunity to tell you about some of the activities that the School and the University have in place to support you in your academic career progression and to enable you to make informed decisions about your career
Work placements

10. Volunteer Recognition Award
Participate in outreach activities with staff and postgraduate students
Participate in Science Festivals and promoting science in schools
Good for the Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR)
Contacts UWS external engagement team and School external engagement group
Find out more on MOODLE

11. Focus on Employability
Employers Mentoring Scheme (Recognised as part of HEAR)
Research Institute Research Seminars
External speakers
Insight into Research Careers and Postgraduate Study
Study abroad opportunities (ERASMUS)
Integrated work placements
Why did you choose to study with us?
If programme was delivered at another campus, which one would you choose?

12. Employability-Focus Event
Learn more about the Employer Mentoring Scheme
Identify personal strengths and skills for your future career
Find out more on MOODLE, including registration and dates of sessions
Why did you choose to study with us?
If programme was delivered at another campus, which one would you choose?

13. If you are interested in being a representative on our Athena Swan SAT
Follow us at:
@ScienceSportUWS
@UWSAthena
@FionaHenriquez
School of Science and Sport, UWS
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