Athena SWAN
Athena SWAN (Scientific Women's Academic Network) is an equality charter mark framework and accreditation scheme established and managed by the UK Equality Challenge Unit (now part of Advance HE) in 2005 that recognises and celebrates good practices in higher education and research institutions towards the advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success.
| Athena Swan (Scientific Women’s Academic Network) Charter | |
|---|---|
| Created | 2005 |
| Commissioned by | Equality Challenge Unit |
| Subject | Award for organisations |
| Purpose | Recognises organisations' commitment to, and progress on, equality and diversity, particularly race and gender |
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