Athena Swan Silver Award for Department of Mathematics and Statistics

The University of Exeter’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics has earned an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising significant progress in promoting gender equality and fostering an inclusive culture.

The Athena Swan Charter is a framework used worldwide to support and transform gender equality within Higher Education and research. 

Head of department Professor Mat Collins said: “We are delighted that the department has been able to improve on the previous bronze award. 

“The award also recognises extensive work and dedication shown by Professor Jen Catto as Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI); the Workplace excellence, Inclusion, Diversity, Equality & Respect group; and the Athena Swan writing group. 

“We have a new action plan, which our new Director of EDI Professor Marc Goodfellow will use to help the department continue to make progress in terms of gender equality.”

Highlights from the submission commended by the review panel include measures to improve EDI awareness and governance, efforts to improve staff gender balance, as well as student-related activities and initiatives around culture and inclusion.    

See here for more information about the award, the department’s progress and future priorities.