Athena Swan in the Department of Chemistry

Athena Swan Charter

The Athena Swan Charter is a framework which is used to support and transform gender equality within higher education (HE) and research. Established in 2005 to encourage and recognise commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment, the Charter is now being used across the globe to address gender equality more broadly, and not just barriers to progression that affect women. Advance HELink opens in a new window.

Athena Swan Principles

The Department of Chemistry has committed to the principles of the Athena Swan Charter, and joins a global community with a shared goal of addressing gender inequalities and embedding inclusive cultures.

Our Commitment

The Department of Chemistry is committed to addressing gender inequalities, to tackling the unequal representation of women in science and to improving career progression for female academics. It is also seeking to retain those women who might otherwise leave a career in Chemistry by introducing more flexibility into the workplace and, at the same time, creating a better work environment for all staff.

The Department of Chemistry currently holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, signifying robust and sustained activity and achievement in promoting gender equality. This marks the 10th year that the Department of Chemistry has held an Athena Swan Silver Award.

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