What is the Athena Swan Programme?
What is the Athena Swan Programme?
The Athena Swan Charter is a framework which is used across the globe to support and transform gender equality within higher education (HE) and research. Advance HE members can apply for institutional and departmental Athena Swan awards recognising their gender equality efforts.
What are the principles of Athena Swan?
10 key principles of Athena SWAN
- Acknowledge that academia cannot reach its full potential unless it can benefit from the talents of all.
- Commit to advancing gender equality in academia.
- Commit to addressing unequal gender representation.
- Commit to tackling the gender pay gap.
Why is Athena Swan?
Athena SWAN was established in 2005 to encourage and recognise commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employed in higher education and research.
What is an Athena Swan champion?
The Athena SWAN Charter recognises advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. The Charter was established in 2005 to encourage women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) subjects.
When did Athena SWAN start?
2005
Founded in 2005, the Athena SWAN Charter originated as a scheme that recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) employment in higher education and research.
What is Athena SWAN Silver?
The Athena SWAN Charter celebrates success in advancing gender equality in Higher Education and research. The University has an excellent track record, having achieved a Silver Award at institutional level. 21 of our departments now hold either Silver or Bronze. Our Athena SWAN departments>
What does Swan stand for in Athena Swan?
Scientific Women’s Academic Network
Athena SWAN (Scientific Women’s Academic Network) is a quality charter mark framework and accrediation scheme established and managed by the UK Equality Challenge Unit (now part of Advance HE) in 2005 that recognises and celebrates good practices in higher education and research institutions towards the advancement of …
What is Athena SWAN Silver Award?
What is Athena SWAN? The Athena SWAN Charter celebrates success in advancing gender equality in Higher Education and research. The University has an excellent track record, having achieved a Silver Award at institutional level. 21 of our departments now hold either Silver or Bronze. Our Athena SWAN departments>
What is equality diversity and inclusion?
EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) ensures fair treatment and opportunity for all. It aims to eradicate prejudice and discrimination on the basis of an individual or group of individual’s protected characteristics.
How much does Athena SWAN cost?
From 1 August 2019, all UK HEIs who are members of Advance HE are able to become Athena SWAN members by choosing the Athena SWAN Accreditation Package, at the cost of £3,500 per year.
Who is Athena SWAN and what does it do?
Athena SWAN (Scientific Women’s Academic Network) is a charter established and managed by the UK Equality Challenge Unit (now part of Advance HE) in 2005 that recognises and celebrates good practices in higher education and research institutions towards the advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all.
When was the first Athena SWAN award given?
The Athena SWAN charter was established in 2005 and the first awards were conferred in 2006. The initial charter set out to encourage and recognise commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) institutions of higher education and research.
How does Athena SWAN work at Monash University?
The success of the Athena SWAN program at Monash relies on establishing organisational structures and providing ongoing institutional support to advancing gender equity across the University. We have therefore developed and implemented a number of structures and processes to ensure the effective delivery of the Athena SWAN objectives.
When does the Athena SWAN Charter come out?
Please note: the Athena Swan Charter framework has recently undergone a transformation to ensure its suitability for the future of the higher education sector. The new framework is ready for new and existing members to use from the 30th of June 2021 onwards.