The date of the next Athena SWAN Awareness Day taking place in Canterbury is Wednesday 14 September 2016.

The theme for this year’s event is ‘what does Athena SWAN mean to us at Kent?’

The Athena SWAN charter 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, how to overcome barriers to Athena SWAN and 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 (or even gold!).

The event also seeks to provide context for 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.

To book your ticket, visit our eventbrite site. A full programme and further details are available on the Kent Athena SWAN webpage. Please email/print to share the poster with colleagues. The Medway event will take place in December 2016.

Sent in by n.blant@kent.ac.uk