Faculty of Social Sciences News
IER’s gender equality efforts pay off: Successful renewal of the Athena Swan Bronze Award
Our recent renewal of the Athena Swan Bronze Award shows that IER has progressed on all gender equality indicators since its last award. This progress is just one of the positive results from the renewal. Progress is especially seen in the area of staff work-life balance, which was a key issue in the previous application. Nearly all staff now respond favourably to their work-life balance situation now compared with only one in three in 2018.
Recognition of its efforts to promote gender equality, progression and representation through the renewal of its Athena Swan Bronze award is a significant achievement for IER. It is a success for all IER staff and a testament to all the hard work from everyone involved in making the submission, not least Dr Jamelia Harris, Professor Trine P. Larsen and Catherine Vassallo, IER’s Administrator, who led the submission with support from the Self-Assessment Team.
Director of IER, Chris Warhurst, said:
“I’m delighted that we’ve been successful again in securing the Athena Swan Bronze Award. We strive to make IER a good place to work where everyone feels valued. There’s always more to do and I look forward to the next phase of work within the Institute to further promote gender equality.”
The Athena Swan panel commented:
"… an Institute that really cares about its staff and student communities and is invested in gender equality work regardless of awards.”
In the coming years, IER will build on its successful gender equality efforts and continue to improve gender equality in policies and procedures through shared ownership. This commitment is evident in the Institute’s new Athena Swan Action Plan and the dedicated team of staff that will implement it. Over the next few years, we will focus on addressing and increasing the visibility of “hidden” work, which is often cited as an important factor contributing to gender inequalities, and strengthen the existing sense of community within the Institute.
Coventry HDRC: Collaborative Knowledge Exchange Accelerator Funding Call
Coventry HDRC: Collaborative Knowledge Exchange Accelerator Funding Call
Up to £1000 available to support local collaborative projects involving Coventry City Council and focused on the wider determinants of health
As part of the Coventry Health Determinants Research Collaboration, the Universities of Warwick and Coventry have come together to invite policymakers and researchers to apply for up to 1k funding. This funding is available to support ongoing conversations and collaboration about integrating research into areas of the wider determinants of health. Examples include but are not limited to housing, transport, education, and access to green spaces. Groups should have a long-term vision to apply for research funding.
The application must include at least one Coventry City Council policymaker, at least one University of Warwick and/or Coventry University researcher, and, where possible, at least one third-sector organisation.
There will be two webinars where you can learn more and ask questions about the funding and the process. We recommend joining one before completing the application with your collaboration.
Monday 11 November, 10 am - 11 am
Monday 11 November 1 pm - 2 pm
Please see website for details on additional information and development sessions.
What are the next steps?
- Visit the Warwick University website to understand the criteria for applying
- Gather members of your collaborative team
- Attend one of the two webinars to find out more and ask questions
- Complete the 1-page application form before 5pm on Friday, 29th November
- Propose 6 months of activity from January until June 2025
Warwick applicants are encouraged to contact Research Development and Impact Manager India Holmes (india.holme@warwick.ac.uk) to discuss their proposal.
Education Fund call open
IATL and WIHEA are pleased to announce the launch of a new joint Education Fund for staff-led strategic projects that support the new Education and Student Experience Strategy. Applications are due by Wednesday 13 November 2024 at midday (12pm UK time). The Education Fund website has guidance and a link to register for the online consultation session on Wednesday, 23 October at 12-1pm (online).
This is an excellent opportunity to enhance our work in teaching, learning and student experience in the faculty of social sciences. If anyone is interested in putting together a proposal and would like additional support (refining your idea, linking up with others, understanding fit with the education and student experience strategy), please do get in touch with Dr Karen Simecek, Deputy Chair of Faculty (Education), Social Sciences: k.d.simecek@warwick.ac.uk