Two Humanities Schools recognised for gender equality
22 May 2017
Schools of Law and Social Sciences awarded Athena SWAN Bronze Awards
The Schools of Law and Social Sciences have been awarded Athena SWAN Bronze Award.
They are the first Schools in the Faculty of Humanities to apply for the Athena SWAN Bronze Award, first established to encourage and recognise commitment to advancing the careers of women in higher education and research in science and engineering then expanded to include the arts and humanities in 2015.
The Bronze Award represents the ‘planning’ level where issues are identified and actions to address these are developed. Award levels progress through to Silver for evidence of the impact of actions taken and Gold for sustained impact.
Professor Toby Seddon, Head of the School of Law, said: "This is a wonderful achievement and the result of much hard work from a wide range of colleagues. We have a lot to be proud of but recognise that there is work to be done. Our action plan will begin the process of delivering on this commitment to gender equality.”
Professor Chris Orme, Head of the School of Social Sciences, said: "I am delighted that the School of Social Sciences has received the Athena SWAN Bronze Award. The self-appraisal and action plan that we submitted with our application will provide vehicles for enhancing awareness of Athena SWAN, and embedding its principles, across the School. This will impact positively on all our staff and students, by helping us to sustain, and build on, our achievements as we strive for equality across all activities – informed by both Athena SWAN and Race Charter Mark principles."
The remaining three Schools in the Faculty are also working towards the Athena SWAN award. The Alliance Manchester Business School has recently submitted its application, and the Schools of Arts, Languages and Cultures and Environment, Education and Development have their applications in process. The University of Manchester has been a member of the Athena SWAN Charter since 2008 and also currently holds a Bronze Award.
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