Athena SWAN, established by the UK Equality Challenge Unit in 2005, is an internationally recognised framework and accreditation scheme. It celebrates best practices in promoting gender equality across higher education and research institutions.
The Bronze Award is not just a recognition, it is a commitment. As part of this award, we have developed an ambitious 58 item action plan, which we will implement over the next four years to further embed gender equality across all levels of our institution. This award will be valid until November 2029.
This significant milestone reflects our deep commitment to advancing gender equality and fostering a culture of representation, progression, and success across our institution. This achievement is a testament to the unwavering dedication and hard work of our Self-Assessment Team and the broader commitment of our staff and students to creating an equitable and inclusive environment.
We are profoundly grateful for everyone’s contributions that made this possible. Together, we can build an even stronger, more inclusive community at DBS.