Lancaster University was recently recognised for its efforts in encouraging the employment and career progression of women employed in science, engineering and technology by a bronze award from Athena SWAN. This organisation recognises progressive practice on recruiting and promoting women in university departments or faculties. Professor Farideh Honary (Communication Systems) and Dr Jennie Gilbert (Environmental Science) represented the University at the Athena SWAN awards ceremony, at the Zoological Society of London on Thursday 18 September.
The latest report on the Athena SWAN programme was launched at the ceremony. It includes innovative examples from winning universities on how to address the work-life balance of university women. Julie Ashdown, Manager of the Athena SWAN programme, said "This was a great opportunity to celebrate the achievements of SWAN Charter members who are committed to making the best of their female talent and introducing positive changes in the workplace. These institutions bring to 30 the total number of awards made in the last 3 years."
To read the entire article visit domino.lancs.ac.uk/Info/lunews.nsf/I/2755E09F156D55C0802574D70032C23F
To learn more about Lancaster University’s innovative programmes visit www.lancs.ac.uk/admissions/postgrad.htm
Content added October 1, 2008
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