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We are proud of achieving Silver Award as part of the ECU Athena Swan Charter
We have implemented and championed a number of initiatives to support staff and students. These have included:
A workload model to work towards fair and transparent responsibilities for members of staff.
Regular articles for our digital and hard copy materials to promote equality and diversity measures within the School.
Collating staff and student feedback on equality and diversity matters via surveys for action and discussion.
Adding positive action wording and family-friendly and flexible working information to job vacancies.
Implementing unconscious bias training and guidance for staff involved in recruitment. Encouraging staff to undertake an unconscious bias test.
Increasing the profile of female role models with our digital and poster campaigns.
Sharing best practice at the Faculty Athena SWAN Steering Group and Central Athena SWAN Operational Group meetings.
Scheduling School meetings within core hours (10am–4pm) wherever possible.
Promoting and raising awareness of the Science Return to Work Career Development Fund.
Supporting students with information and guidance about progression to postgraduate study.
We have Champions that help with guidance and support for our staff. For example, a Care Leave Champion for any care related queries or feedback. Our Disability Liaison officer provides staff and students with a point of reference for advice and guidance about disability issues and support.