DBS Awarded Athena SWAN Bronze Accreditation
We are delighted to share the exciting news that DBS has been awarded the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award! This significant milestone reflects our deep commitment to advancing gender equality and fostering a culture of representation, progression, and success across our institution. This award demonstrates DBS’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Our application was submitted on November 19, 2024, and we received official confirmation of our award on December 13, 2024. The Bronze Award is valid until November 2029, meaning the action plan covers the 2024-2029 period.
What is Athena SWAN?
Athena SWAN, established by the UK Equality Challenge Unit in 2005, is an internationally recognized framework and accreditation scheme. It celebrates best practices in promoting gender equality across higher education and research institutions. We are incredibly proud to be the first fully private higher education institute in Ireland to embark on and succeed in this journey.
Our Commitment: The 2024–2029 Gender Equality Action Plan
At the heart of our Athena SWAN submission is the 2024-2029 Gender Equality Action Plan, a comprehensive roadmap outlining 58 targeted actions designed to drive meaningful change across all levels of DBS.
Explore our submission:
A Collective Achievement & A Bold Future
This award is more than a recognition, it is a commitment. Our success would not have been possible without the dedication of our Self-Assessment Team, faculty, staff, and students, all of whom have played a vital role in shaping a more equitable future.
Looking ahead, we remain steadfast in our mission to embed gender equality into the fabric of DBS, ensuring progress, opportunity, and success for all. This is just the beginning of an inspiring journey.