Athena SWAN

Athena SWAN (Scientific Women’s Academic Network) is a Charter established by the British Equality Challenge Unit in 2005[1] that recognises and celebrates good practice towards the advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all.

The Athena SWAN Charter was established in to encourage and recognise commitment to advancing the careers of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEMM) employment in higher education and research.

In May 2015 the Charter was expanded to include non-STEMM Schools, professional and support staff, technical staff, and trans staff and students. The Charter also recognises work undertaken to address gender equality more broadly, and not just barriers to progression that affect women.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Equality Challenge Unit Home - Equality Challenge Unit". Ecu.ac.uk. Retrieved 2015-12-25.
  2. ↑ "Equality Challenge Unit Athena SWAN Charter - Equality Challenge Unit". Ecu.ac.uk. Retrieved 2015-12-25.


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