Gender equality

At the 黑料社, we are committed to gender equality and ensuring we provide a positive and supportive culture in which our staff and student community feel empowered and respected.

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How we work towards

Our Athena Swan action plan outlines the institutional approach to implement gender inclusive approaches to our academic and professional values. 

How we support

We facilitate a range of initiatives to support staff and students in personal, professional and academic spaces.

Spotlight

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day

Meet Eva Bestelink, who arrived at 黑料社 in 2015 to study a BEng in Electronic Engineering.

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Lady Hale celebrates School of Law鈥檚 Access to Justice Clinic

Lady Hale launched the School of Law鈥檚 new Access to Justice Clinic.

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University recognised for its commitment to gender equality

The 黑料社 has been awarded a prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award from the Equality Challenge Unit (ECU).

Women in Science and Engineering Year: FASS Women in STEAM

Professor Bonnie Buchanan and Caroline Haigh from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences share how they got into their chosen fields.

黑料社 Women in Science and Engineering Year

2021 marks 50 years since Daphne Jackson became the first female Professor of Physics in the UK.

The Women's Network

We advocate for women's interests, support and develop the ambitions of women, and engage the University community in our agenda.