Background of Athena SWAN

• Sarah Dickinson-Hyams (Advance HE)
• Kay Stevens (Advance HE)

Room: Albano 3: 4205 - SU Conference Room (40 seats) • 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

Athena SWAN in action

• Jennie Rothwell (Higher Education Authority, Ireland)

Room: Albano 3: 4205 - SU Conference Room (40 seats) • 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

The current gender equality landscape in Nordic countries Room: Albano 3: 4205 - SU Conference Room (40 seats) • 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

Breakout activity Room: Albano 3: 4205 - SU Conference Room (40 seats) 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?

Discussion Room: Albano 3: 4205 - SU Conference Room (40 seats) Feedback from breakout activities and next steps

Closeout Room: Albano 3: 4205 - SU Conference Room (40 seats)