Women in Science
We're tackling unequal representation in research and teaching and improving career progression for female academics.
We are very proud that all of the schools within the Faculty have Athena Swan status. An award that recognises commitment to advancing women's careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment in higher education and research. As a Faculty, we continually review our progress and share good practice across the schools.
Our schools celebrate Women in Science day each year.
In 2021 we had a lively discussion after showing the Picture a Scientist film (available on Netflix). Panelists included:
Prof Jens Marklof, Dean of Science, University of Bristol
Prof. Judith Squires, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, University of Bristol
Prof. Tamsin Mather, Professor of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford
Dr. Gemma Irvine, Vice President for Equality and Diversity, Maynooth University
Dr. Carine Nsangu, Lecturer, School of Physics, University of Bristol
Dr. Beatrice Collins, Royal Society Research Fellow and Proleptic Lecturer in Chemistry, University of Bristol.
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Science includes me
Visit the 'Science includes me' webpage for more information on the Faculty's initiatives.
Athena Swan Charter
The Athena SWAN Charter is a framework which is used across the globe to support and transform gender equality within higher education (HE) in 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 general equality more broadly, and not just barriers to progression that affect women.
Athena SWAN in our Schools:
Athena SWAN in the School of Chemistry
Athena SWAN in the School of Earth Sciences.
Athena SWAN in the School of Geographical Studies.