Athena Swan
We are proud to have been awarded an Athena Swan Bronze Award (September 2023) which recognises our commitment to promoting gender equality across our University.
Here is the Aberystwyth University application for an Athena Swan Bronze Award, which includes our Athena Swan Action Plan 2023-2028.
What is Athena Swan?
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. Established in 2005 to encourage and recognise commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment, the Charter is now being used across the globe to address gender equality more broadly, and not just barriers to progression that affect women.
Why does this matter?
- helps institutions achieve their gender equality objectives
- assists institutions to meet equality legislation requirements, as well as the requirements and expectations of some funders and research councils
- uses a targeted self-assessment framework to support applicants identify areas for positive action as well as recognise and share good practice
- supports the promotion of inclusive working practices that can increase your the retention of valued academics and professional and support staff, demonstrating your an institution’s commitment to an equitable working environment
How does this affect Aberystwyth University
Advance HE’s Athena Swan Charter covers all gender identities in:
- academic roles in STEMM and AHSSBL
- professional, managerial and support staff roles
In relation to their:
- representation
- progression of students into academia
- journey through career milestones
- working environment for all staff
Self Assessment Team:
The Self-Assessment Team prepared the University application for Bronze Award and will oversee the implementation of the Action Plan.
| Name | Job Role/Department | |
|---|---|---|
| Al Rhodes | Campaigns and Democracy Coordinator, Students’ Union | alr80 |
| Andrew Thomas | Head of Department, Business School | ant42 |
| Anwen Jones (Chair) | Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | aej |
| Anthonia Ijeoma Onyeahialam | Earth Observation and GIS Scientist - GEOM Project, Department of Geography and Earth Sciences | aio |
| Christine Zarges | Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science | chz8 |
| Delphine Demelas | Post-Doctoral Research Assistant - Anglo-Norman Dictionary, Department of Modern Languages | ded22 |
| Elin Mabbutt | Project Manager Advanced Media Production, Department of Computer Science | emm32 |
| Gabor Gelleri | Senior Lecturer, Modern Languages | gag9 |
| James Woolley | E-learning Enhancement & Engagement Theme Leader, Information Services | jbw |
| Jessica Adams | Research Fellow, IBERS | jaa |
| Lucy Trotter | Lecturer in Education, School of Education | lut22 |
| Megan Talbot | Associate Lecturer, Department of Law & Criminology | met32 |
| Mike Morris | Business Development Manager, IBERS | tem |
| Rachel Cross | Senior Lecturer, Department of Physics | rac21 |
| Dylan Jones | Diversity and Inclusion Manager | dej20 |
| Sarah Dalesman | Lecturer in Freshwater Biology, Department of Life Sciences | sad31 |
Athena Swan Contacts:
If you would like further information on the University’s works towards the Athena Swan Chartermark please contact
- Dylan Jones, Diversity and Inclusion Manager on dej20@aber.ac.uk