Athena Swan at GCU

Athena Swan Silver Award

Glasgow Caledonian University has been formally recognised for its commitment to gender equality by attaining Advance HE's Athena Swan Institutional Silver Award. The Silver Award recognises the University's significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines. For more information on our activities and progress, and our action plan, view our Silver University Award Application.

Departmental Awards

SCEBE has achieved the Athena Swan Departmental Silver Award in recognition of its significant progress in promoting gender equality for students and staff. Both GSBS and SHLS have been awarded the Departmental Bronze Award

Athena Swan Charter

The Charter was developed in 2005 to support the advancement and promotion of the careers of women in science, engineering, technology, mathematics and medicine in higher education and research.

GCU signed the Athena Swan Charter in 2011, and we reaffirmed our commitment by signing up to the new May 2015 principles, which cover arts, humanities, social sciences, business and law subjects, staff in professional and support roles and trans staff and students.

Athena Swan is key to addressing the sectoral and national challenges in relation to gender equality. Therefore our commitment to gender equality is an integral part of our Strategy 2030, our People Strategy and ultimately supports the delivery of our mission for the Common Good.

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