uk resource centre for women in science, engineering and technology - athena swan sub-site

Membership of the Athena SWAN Charter is open to any university or research institute which is committed to the advancement and promotion of the careers of women in SET in higher education and research.

 

Membership of the Charter, with its Bronze, Silver and Gold SWAN awards, can help universities fulfil their gender duty commitments, work towards sustaining equitable working environments and enable them to identify themselves as employers of choice, not only to their staff, but to students, funders, research councils and industry. 

 

73 universities and research institutes are members of the SWAN Charter; approximately 54% of all eligible universities. Following the first round of awards in 2011 there are now 87 award holding institutions and departments. 

 

Find out how to join the Athena SWAN Charter here.