Athena SWAN workshop

Monday 16 Oct 2023, 09:30 → 16:00 Europe/Stockholm

Why? To learn more about the Atena SWAN charter and how it could be implemented in the Nordic countries.

 

Where? Room 4205, house 3 (4th floor), Campus Albano, Hannes Alfvéns väg 12, 114 19 Stockholm

When? October 16 2023, at 10:00-16:00 (coffee served from 09:30)

09:30 → 10:00 Coffee served from 09:30

10:00 → 11:00 Background of Athena SWAN

• History of the Athena Swan charter
• Overview of the charter in UK, including how the charter functions and has let to improvements in gender equality within higher education in the UK.
• Overview of charter internationally including the process to establish a pilot programme.
• How Advance HE membership can support your gender equality, diversity and inclusion goals
• Q & A

Speakers: Kay Stevens (Advance HE), Sarah Dickinson-Hyams (Advance HE)

Athena Swan Sweden Workshop.pdf

11:00 → 12:00 Athena SWAN in action

• Overview of the Athena Swan Charter in Ireland including how it has been locally contextualised for the Irish sector, the data and evidence required to apply for an award in Ireland and how to incorporate changes or improvements within the workplace.  Information will also be given on the peer review process, evaluation and award time cycles, and how feedback is provided to applicants.
• Key challenges and benefits of Athena Swan in Ireland
• Impact of Athena Swan in Ireland
• Q&A

Speaker: Jennie Rothwell (Higher Education Authority, Ireland)

Gender Equality in Irish HEIs 2023 10 16.pdf

12:00 → 13:00 Lunch

13:00 → 14:00 The current gender equality landscape in Nordic countries

• Overview of Nordic context in relation to gender equality progress over recent years. Identify key barriers in higher education systems and cultures which contribute to the reproduction of gender inequality.
• Making the case for a pilot programme. This may include:
◦ Commitment from senior leaders
◦ Level of interest from sector
◦ Data gathering
◦ Analysis and understanding of issues
◦ Resourcing of action
◦ Discipline and department-specific factors
• Q&A

14:00 → 15:00 Breakout activity

In small groups discuss the potential for pilot programme in Nordic countries. This may include:
• Identifying the specific challenges in relation to gender equality in higher education in Nordic context
• What initiatives are currently in place?
• Identifying potential funding sources
• What might Athena Swan in Nordic countries look like?

14:30 → 15:00 Coffee

15:00 → 15:45 Discussion

Feedback from breakout activities and next steps

15:45 → 16:00 Closeout