Athena SWAN Support
Support provided by the E&D Officer for Athena SWAN submissions at University and School (department) levels.
Steps for Progress: Athena SWAN Departmental Award submission
Page outline of steps required for School submissions: Steps (PDF, 353 KB)
University Departmental Representatives:
| School | Convener/Rep |
| Biology | Dr Rona Ramsay |
| Chemistry | Dr Tanja van Mourik |
| Computer Science | Dr Ishbel Duncan |
| Mathematics & Statistics | Dr Ineke De Moortel |
| Medicine | Dr Silvia Paracchini |
| Physics & Astronomy | Dr Jane Greaves |
| Psychology |
Dr Peter Foldiak & Dr Gillian Brown |
About the Athena SWAN Charter award:
Launched in June 2005, the scheme recognises excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) employment in higher education. Institutions and STEM subject schools which are committed to the advancement and promotion of the careers of women in STEM in higher education and research are encouraged to apply for the 3 levels of the award (Bronze, Silver and Gold).
Research Councils UK (RCUK) through its ‘Equality Statement’ (17 Jan 2013), highlighted Athena SWAN as a method to assist in E&D cultural change management, and recommended institutions to achieve the award.
Online resources:
- External News
- Interconnect: St Andrews
- Athena SWAN & ECU
- Factsheetshttp://royalsociety.org/about-us/equality/
- Publications
- Association of Scottish Business Women
- Research Councils UK re Diversity
- Biochemical Society re Diversity
- The Royal Society re Equality
- Fairness = Funding
- University-wide submission refer to the CAPOD webpage