Inclusion Award and Athena SWAN
The Department of Physics has worked for many years to improve gender balance and foster an inclusive culture for staff, students and visitors. The department has engaged actively with the Institute of Physics Project JunoLink opens in a new window programme and the Athena Swan CharterLink opens in a new window, both of which recognise and support good practice in equality, diversity and inclusion across higher education.
The department was among the first in the UK to take part in Project Juno in 2009 and in 2010 were awarded Athena SWAN Silver, reflecting the sustained progress in supporting women in science. These foundations have continued to strengthen and we were successful in renewing our Athena SWAN silver award in 2022.
Project JUNO has been replaced by the new Institute of Physics Inclusion AwardLink opens in a new window. Under this updated scheme, the Department of Physics were awarded Level 1 of the Inclusion Award in 2025, marking continued commitment to embedding inclusive practices for staff and students.
Further information
University level Athena SWAN activities and annual reportsLink opens in a new window
The Institute of Physics Diversity ProgrammeLink opens in a new window was established with the aim of cultivating an inclusive, sustainable, diverse and vibrant physics community which is reflected in the Institute’s membership and governing bodies.
