Athena Swan Silver Award for Mathematics and Statistics

The School of Mathematics and Statistics has achieved an Athena Swan Silver Award in recognition of its efforts towards ensuring gender equality. The submission was led by Gwyneth Stallard.

The Athena Swan Charter is a framework managed by Advance HE to support and transform gender equality within higher education and research. The Athena Swan Charter:

• 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.