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The first step for a university to become a Charter member is to make a commitment, at senior management level, to the Charter principles.  The Vice Chancellor, or a senior university officer, should write to the Charter Coordinator acknowledging the University’s acceptance of the Charter Principles.   The letter (hard copy on University letterhead) must be signed by a member of staff who has authority to enter into agreements on behalf of the University.

 

The letter should include the details of a single designated Charter contact within the University to be responsible for ensuring that the University promotes and implements the Charter Principles.   The contact should be someone at working level who is knowledgeable about women and science.  This may be someone from HR, but is more likely to be a female scientist or member of a Women in Science network.

 

There is no charge for membership and no forms to complete, but universities are expected to apply for a recognition award within 2 years of joining the Charter.

 

Application letters should be addressed to               Sarah Hawkes

                                                                                            Athena SWAN Charter Coordinator

                                                                                            Equality Challenge Unit

                                                                                            7^th Floor, Queen’s House

                                                                                            55/56 Lincoln’s Inn Fields

                                                                                            London         

                                                                                            WC2A 3LJ

 

Email acknowledgements will be sent to the University’s nominated Charter contact, to be followed by hard copy with confirmation of the date from which the university’s membership runs.

 

Any queries on the content of letters should be emailed to athenaswan@ecu.ac.uk.

An information leaflet is available to download here. Please email athenaswan@ecu.ac.uk if you would like some hard copies.