Athena SWAN
What is the Athena SWAN Charter?
According to AdvanceHE (formally known as Equality Challenge Unit/ECU) the Athena SWAN Charter is about:
Recognising advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all.
Advance HE’s Athena SWAN Charter was established in 2005 to encourage and recognise commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment in higher education and research.
In May 2015 the charter was expanded to recognise work undertaken in arts, humanities, social sciences, business and law (AHSSBL), and in professional and support roles, and for trans staff and students. The charter now recognises work undertaken to address gender equality more broadly, and not just barriers to progression that affect women.
Advance HE’s Athena SWAN Charter covers women (and men where appropriate) in:
- academic roles in STEMM and AHSSBL
- professional and support staff
- trans staff and students
In relation to their:
- representation
- progression of students into academia
- journey through career milestones
- working environment for all staff
For more information about AdvanceHE.
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What is the Athena SWAN Charter?
According to AdvanceHE (formally known as Equality Challenge Unit /ECU) the Athena SWAN Charter is about:
Recognising advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all.
Advance HE’s Athena SWAN Charter was established in 2005 to encourage and recognise commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment in higher education and research.
In May 2015 the charter was expanded to recognise work undertaken in arts, humanities, social sciences, business and law (AHSSBL), and in professional and support roles, and for trans staff and students. The charter now recognises work undertaken to address gender equality more broadly, and not just barriers to progression that affect women.
Advance HE’s Athena SWAN Charter covers women (and men where appropriate) in:- academic roles in STEMM and AHSSBL
- professional and support staff
- trans staff and students
- representation
- progression of students into academia
- journey through career milestones
- working environment for all staff
For more information please visit AdvanceHE.
About Athena SWAN at LJMU
Liverpool John Moores University joined the Athena SWAN charter in 2014 and was first presented with an Institutional Bronze award in 2014, in recognition of ongoing work relating to gender equality. Since then, LJMU had a second successful submission of their Institutional Bronze award in 2017.
The Institutional Athena SWAN Working Group is Chaired by Professor Phil Vickerman (Pro-Vice-Chancellor - Strategic Initiatives, LJMU)
For more information and to view LJMU’s most recent and previous Athena SWAN Bronze submissions please select the following:-
Meet the University Wide Self-Assessment Team (SAT)
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University Role: |
Working Group Role:
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Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Phil Vickerman |
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Initiatives) Executive Leadership Team (ELT) |
Chair University Wide Athena SWAN Working Group |
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Emily Walker |
Executive Support Officer Vice Chancellors Office Secretary |
Secretary Athena SWAN Working Group |
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Lila Tamea
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President, LJMU Student Union |
Student Body Representative |
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Moni Akinsanya |
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager People and Organisational Development |
Expertise In Equality |
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Dr Isaac Amoako |
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Liverpool Business School (LBS) |
Represents academic staff in the Business Faculty |
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Amanda Atkinson |
Research Assistant, Public Health Institute (EHC) |
Represents post-doctoral Researchers |
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Professor Laura Bishop |
Professor, School of Natural Sciences and Psychology (SCS); Associate Dean (Global Engagement) |
Represents the Women Professors Network (STEMM) |
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Jason Boulter |
Staff Leadership and Development Adviser, People and Organisational Development |
Expertise on career progression and staff development |
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Professor Alison Cotgrave |
Professor, Built Environment (FET); Associate Dean (Quality) |
Represents academic staff in FET |
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Dr Andreea Font |
Lecturer, Astrophysics (FET) |
Represents academic staff in FET. Early career academic |
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Dr Joanne Foulkes |
Lecturer, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences (SCS) |
Represents academic staff in the Science Faculty. Early career academic |
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Dr Andrew Leach |
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences (SCS) |
Represents academic staff in the Science Faculty |
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Dr Diana Leighton |
Head of Research Excellence and Research Strategy |
Represents Research Services, with expertise on REF and gender aspects of staff inclusion |
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Lisa Li |
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Maritime and Mechanical Engineering (FET) |
Represents academic staff in FET. Early career academic |
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Sarah Maclennan |
Programme Leader, Liverpool Screen School (APSS) |
Represents academic staff in APSS Faculty |
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Dr Marco Messina |
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, Maritime and Mechanical Engineering (FET) |
Represents academic staff in FET. Early career academic |
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Professor Glenda Norquay |
Professor, Humanities and Social Science (APSS) |
Represents the Women Professors Network (AHSSBL) |
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Professor David Richardson |
Director, School of Sport Science (SCS) |
Represents academic staff in the Science Faculty |
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Professor Andy Tattersall |
Director, School of Natural Science and Psychology (SCS) |
Represents academic staff in the Science Faculty |
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Greg Thompson |
Manager, People and Organisational Development |
Represents professional services staff. Expertise in HR practices |
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Sara Rioux |
Head of Operations (FET) |
Represents professional services staff within Faculties |
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Ann Sidaway |
HR Adviser, Corporate Business Change Initiatives |
Represents professional services staff |
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Dr Hannah Timpson |
Head of Research Impact and Engagement, Public Health Institute (EHC) |
Represents academic staff in EHC Faculty |
LJMU Gender Equality Plan
Liverpool John Moores University has a strong commitment to enacting a range of sustainable structural and cultural changes in order to advance gender equality, recognising that initiatives and actions that support individuals alone will not sufficiently advance equality. To achieve these aims, the University has developed a Gender Equality Plan as part of our continued commitment to the Athena SWAN charter.
The Athena SWAN Action Plan is a living document, overseen by the Athena SWAN working group which is chaired by a senior Pro Vice-Chancellor.
Departmental Submissions at LJMU
Liverpool John Moores University has several departments applying for their own Athena SWAN awards, these include:
- Astrophysics Research Institute (ARI)
- Built Environment (BUE)
- Humanities and Social Science (HSS)
- Liverpool Business School (LBS)
- Liverpool Screen School (LSS)
- Natural Science and Phycology (NSP)
- Nursing and Allied Health (NAH)
- Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences (PBS)
- Public Health Institute (PHI)
- School of Justice Studies (SJS)
- Sports and Exercise Sciences (SPS)
For more information about each departmental Athena SWAN applications and awards at LJMU, please visit their individual pages below.
University Wide Athena SWAN Terms of Reference
To view, please visit: University Wide Athena SWAN Terms of Reference