Athena SWAN Support Webpage
Athena SWAN evolved from the Athena Project and the Scientific Women’s Academic Network (SWAN) advancing representation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) in HE. In May 2015 it widened to include Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business and Law (AHSSBL), plus cover professional/support staff. Levels of the award are Bronze; Silver; and Gold.
University Self Assessment Team and Dept/School Conveners:
| School/Unit | Conveners/Reps | Status/Role |
|---|---|---|
| University Award | Prof Paul Hibbert (Dean of Arts) | Bronze: 25 Apr 2013 |
| Students’ Association | Jack Carr | Director of Rep. |
| Art History | Dr Kathryn M. Rudy | Survey |
| Biology | Dr Sascha K. Hooker | Bronze: 30 Sep 2015 |
| Chemistry | Dr Tanja van Mourik | Silver: 24 Sep 2014 |
| Classics | Prof Tom Harrison | Survey |
| Computer Science | Prof Ian Gent | Submitted |
| Divinity |
Dr Madhavi Nevader |
Survey |
| Economics & Finance |
Dr Tugce Cuhadaroglu |
First stage |
| English |
Dr Clare Gill Dr Tom Jones |
Survey |
|
Dr Nicola Allison |
Bronze: 25 Apr 2016 | |
| Prof Keith Bennett | Survey | |
| Dr Bridget Heal | Write-up | |
| Dr Caron Gentry | First stage | |
|
Prof Ruth Woodfield |
Submitted | |
| Maths & Stats | Prof Ineke De Moortel | Bronze: 24 Sep 2014 |
| Medicine | Julie Struthers | Bronze: 28 Apr 2017 |
| Modern Languages | Dr Claire Whitehead | Survey |
| Prof Nigel Rapport | Write-up | |
| Physics & Astronomy |
Dr Vivienne Wild |
Silver: 28 Apr 2017 Juno Champion: Jan 2017 |
| Psychology & Neuroscience |
Dr Gillian Brown |
Bronze: 24 Sep 2014 |
| University STEMM Public Engagement |
Dr Mhairi Stewart |
Officer |
| CAPOD |
Jos Finer |
Head of Staff Development |
| Director of HR |
Mairi Stewart |
Support |
| HR Diversity Assistant |
Lynsey Rattray |
Support |
| HR Head of E&D |
Support & Guidance |
Internal/External online resources:
- Institutional University Award
- Institutional Meetings
- Core-meeting-hours-in-academic-schools (PDF, 359 KB)
- Workload-Model-Principles (PDF, 357 KB)
- Academic & Royal Societies and Athena SWAN
- External News: Gender Equality Articles
- Interconnect Women in Science: St Andrews
- Athena SWAN & ECU
- Association of Scottish Business Women
- Research Councils UK Diversity
- Biochemical Society re Diversity
- Fairness=Funding
- University of St Andrews Women in Science website
Attaining Athena SWAN downloads for submissions:
- Athena SWAN Handbook May 2015 (PDF, 445 KB)
- Athena SWAN Guide to processes 2015 (PDF, 219 KB)
- Athena SWAN Handbook 14 April 2014 (PDF, 1,499 KB)
- Dept School Athena SWAN Application (Word, 206 KB)
- Steps for submissions (PDF, 357 KB)
- Good Dept Practice: April 2013 round (Word, 32 KB)
- General Top Tips (PDF, 239 KB)
- Use of Surveys (PDF, 320 KB)
- Gender Outcomes through Workload Management Report 2013 (PDF, 357 KB)
- Workload Models for Athena SWAN Aug 2013 St Andrews (PDF, 494 KB)
- Workload Models HoS Presentation Jun 2014 St Andrews (PDF, 500 KB)
- Silver and Gold tips YouTube Video - Feb 2016 (with subtitles):