New Athena Swan and New Application Process
Advance HE (previously called Equality Challenge Unit) recognised the need to simplify the processes and data around the Athena Swan to create a shift from judging impact to supporting progress. This resulted in a publication of Future of Athena SWAN Report. Here is...
Women in Academia Support Network (WISAN)
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...
Flexible working & menopause support
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...
Be kind to yourself – Understanding that we are all just working through a crisis, and not ‘working from home’
Over the past year, the SBS Athena SWAN team has been open and active in their hopes for a more widely adopted and supported Flexible Working Policy across the University, linking in with HR and Patrick Hackett to discuss plans to highlight best practice and offering...
Virtual Care Package
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...
Lockdown day 23 – patiently preparing to party!
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...
Mental Wellbeing and Writing Workshops – POSTPONED
***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...
International Women’s Day SHS events
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...
International Women’s Day – Walk for Women
Join us on a ‘Walk for Women’ for International Women’s Day on Saturday, 7 March 2020. Manchester City Council will be hosting their third ‘Walk for Women’ as part of their International Women’s Day celebrations.The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team would like to...
Flexible Working Champions Initiative
Become a Flexible Working Champion!Here in the School of Biological Sciences (SBS) we have Gold Ambition for Athena Swan.One way that we can do this in SBS is continue to support and promote flexible working. We want people in SBS to understand the many benefits of...