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What is the Athena SWAN Charter?
The Athena SWAN Charter is a framework used to support and transform gender equality within Higher Education and 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 gender equality more broadly, and not just barriers to progression that affect women.
In 2021, the framework was transformed following an independent review and consultation, to become even more flexible, transparent and supportive.
Athena SWAN at UEA
We are pleased to be an Athena SWAN Silver Award holder at institutional level. All of our Schools have completed applications for the Charter, with six holding Silver Awards:
Biological Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Medical School
Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies
Psychology
Health Sciences
The following Schools also hold Bronze Awards:
Chemistry
Computing Sciences
Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities
Mathematics
Pharmacy
Economics
Global Development
Norwich Business School
Literature, Drama and Creative Writing
Law
Art, Media and American Studies
History
Engineering
Social Work
Education and Lifelong Learning
Copies of these submissions are available on request.
You may also be interested in how we are meeting requirements under the Gender Equality Plan for research funding by the Horizon Europe programme.