University wins bronze award
Published 2 May 2013
The University of Brighton has won a Bronze Award for developing employment practices which further the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM).
The Athena SWAN award is for "establishing a solid foundation for eliminating gender bias and developing an inclusive culture that values all staff STEMM-related subject areas".
Athena SWAN is co-owned by the Equality Challenge Unit which works to further equality and diversity of staff and students in higher education.
Carol Burns, the University of Brighton's Registrar and Secretary, said: "This is a significant achievement which highlights the considerable amount of hard work by colleagues across the university and underlines the university's commitment to equality of opportunity for all."
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