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01/05/2013
Gender Equality Award For Queen's
The School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University has been honoured with an award recognising its progress in promoting gender equality in science.
It is the first School of Biological Sciences in the UK to achieve the award.
The Athena SWAN Charter was introduced in 2005 to advance the representation of women in science, engineering and technology.
Also celebrating is the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences after receiving an Athena Silver award, confirming Queen’s position in the UK as the university with the most departmental silver awards.
Welcoming this latest success, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Peter Gregson said: "This is a proud day for Queen’s University and its staff – both women and men. Receiving an Athena Gold departmental award confirms our commitment in promoting gender equality and makes Queen’s a recognised leader in equal opportunities.
"I pay tribute to all involved in this achievement. I want Queen’s University Belfast to be known nationally, and internationally, for the excellence of its research and teaching environment, and to do this we must offer the best opportunities for our staff. Our recognition from Athena SWAN sets us apart, and we have already seen staff choosing to come to Queen’s because of our reputation for gender equality."
Director of Queen’s Gender Initiative, Professor Yvonne Galligan said: "We share in the delight across the University at winning a prestigious Gold Athena Swan award, and the equally landmark Silver award. These rare awards indicate exceptional achievement by the Heads of School and SWAN Champions Dr. Alison Cameron and Dr. Karen McCloskey along with their self assessment teams.
"The awards also confirm Queen’s as a national leader in Higher Education for supporting women in science. The University’s capacity to attract and retain excellent scientists – women and men- helps Northern Ireland to create an internationally competitive research base. These SWAN awards signal that Queen’s is firmly committed to ensuring that women scientists can have fulfilling careers in their chosen fields. This is national recognition for the University’s work in promoting gender diversity in scientific leadership to the benefit of science and society."
(IT/CD)
It is the first School of Biological Sciences in the UK to achieve the award.
The Athena SWAN Charter was introduced in 2005 to advance the representation of women in science, engineering and technology.
Also celebrating is the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences after receiving an Athena Silver award, confirming Queen’s position in the UK as the university with the most departmental silver awards.
Welcoming this latest success, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Peter Gregson said: "This is a proud day for Queen’s University and its staff – both women and men. Receiving an Athena Gold departmental award confirms our commitment in promoting gender equality and makes Queen’s a recognised leader in equal opportunities.
"I pay tribute to all involved in this achievement. I want Queen’s University Belfast to be known nationally, and internationally, for the excellence of its research and teaching environment, and to do this we must offer the best opportunities for our staff. Our recognition from Athena SWAN sets us apart, and we have already seen staff choosing to come to Queen’s because of our reputation for gender equality."
Director of Queen’s Gender Initiative, Professor Yvonne Galligan said: "We share in the delight across the University at winning a prestigious Gold Athena Swan award, and the equally landmark Silver award. These rare awards indicate exceptional achievement by the Heads of School and SWAN Champions Dr. Alison Cameron and Dr. Karen McCloskey along with their self assessment teams.
"The awards also confirm Queen’s as a national leader in Higher Education for supporting women in science. The University’s capacity to attract and retain excellent scientists – women and men- helps Northern Ireland to create an internationally competitive research base. These SWAN awards signal that Queen’s is firmly committed to ensuring that women scientists can have fulfilling careers in their chosen fields. This is national recognition for the University’s work in promoting gender diversity in scientific leadership to the benefit of science and society."
(IT/CD)
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