The theme for this year’s event is: what does Athena SWAN mean to us at Kent. The Athena SWAN initiative is focused on not just improving the representation of women in science, technology, engineering, medicine and mathematics disciplines (STEMM), but recognising advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all. The morning of our September 2016 event will see an introduction by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Dame Julia Goodfellow who will be followed by plenary sessions on what Athena SWAN means to Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Sciences. After the networking lunch, the afternoon will focus on practical, inspiring workshops and cover a range of topics, including:
• Content for your Athena SWAN submission
• Setting up a self-assessment team
• Barriers to Athena SWAN and how to overcome them
• How to move from a bronze award to silver
• …and more!
The day is designed to provide practical guidance and support for each School preparing submissions prior to 2020, whether they are just beginning their Athena SWAN activity or whether they are award holders looking to be awarded silver. The event seeks to provide context for all staff, including senior leaders, and embed the strategic value of Athena SWAN in all disciplines. Athena SWAN is something that the University as a whole is committed to and by pursuing this agenda we create the best working environment for all staff.
This event will also see the first prize awarded for Athena SWAN Champion 2016! The Athena SWAN working group will be nominating an employee who has shown outstanding ‘on the ground’ commitment, leadership and/or visibility in relation to Athena SWAN. The Champion will be announced in the morning of the event.
The event, the seventh at Kent, takes place on Wednesday 14th September 2016 with refreshments available from 09.30 in the Grimond Foyer. The programme will begin at 10.00 in Grimond Lecture Theatre 1 and lunch will be provided from 12.30pm. For tickets, please use the link on the right hand side of the webpage.
To book your ticket, visit our eventbrite site. A full programme and further details are available on the Kent Athena SWAN webpage. Please print and share the poster should you wish to advertise this event to colleagues.