The inception of the Women in Academia Support Network (WIASN), started as a group of six friends and has now become a network with over 11,000 members in more than 60 countries . Founder of WIASN Amy Bonsall attended a School of Health Sciences (SHS) Athena SWAN...
In July 2019, Gemma Dale, Wellbeing and Engagement Manager was invited to attend an SHS Athena SWAN meeting. Gemma’s role has enabled her to work on various policies across the University from flexible working, to maternity leave and menopause support. Gemma felt that...
The Division of Cancer Sciences Social Responsibility Team have put together a whole host of fabulous resources for your perusal during this lock down - there's something for everyone! Take a look: DCS SR_Wellbeing virtual care package_April 20 - 2 We have also...
Later today it is expected that the Government will extend the lockdown for a further 3 weeks. Limiting the spread, flattening the curve and thereby doing our best to protect the frontline NHS workers is the most important priority right now. We applaud them and their...
***Unfortunately due to COVID-19 we had to postpone this workshop until further notice.*** The SHS Athena SWAN team is focused on supporting all colleagues, especially PhD Students and Contract Researchers. We are running a series of four 2-hour workshops on mental...
The SHS is hosting a stall for International Women’s Day on Monday 9th March, 12-2pm, Stopford Foyer. Dr Katie Finegan will have information on breast cancer. Prof Kay Marshall, Dr Lynda Harris and DR Debbie Fischer will have information on ovarian cancer and...
In October 2019, the Government Equalities Office published three pieces of research on the barriers to women’s progression. The research shows that: Having a baby incurs a career penalty for most women. Mothers are more likely to withdraw from full-time employment...
New academic year, new students, new emails…. and more, and more, and even more emails. We all struggle with ever growing inboxes of unanswered emails. Below is some advice that you may find helpful in order to manage your Email and help create a better work : life...
On Wednesday 23rd October 2019 we discussed how to “Positively Influence Your Workplace” We coined the phrase “Conscious Conduct” Being mindful of how we act and react to people and circumstances that we encounter during our working day. Professor Colette Fagan talked...
We are a network of women working in all aspects of cancer research across the Manchester Cancer Research Centre partners: University of Manchester, CRUK MI and the Christie Hospital. Although collective, positive advances towards gender parity are being made, there...
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