#ChooseToChallenge University Initiatives

Aurora Universities Network

Launched in October 2016, the Aurora Universities Network is a group of nine European institutes working together to build inclusive university communities and tackling complex, societal challenges around the world. Global leaders in academic research, network partners support each other to pursue a shared mission of strengthening academic, cultural and social ties by focusing on six core themes: Sustainability, Inclusive internationalisation, Diversity and inclusion, Societal impact and relevance of research, Student engagement and Innovation and teaching.

Athena Swan

Gender equality sits at the core of the University of Aberdeen community. We are committed to ensuring there is a diverse, inclusive and empowering work and study atmosphere for all staff and students. We are proud to have our ongoing commitment to gender equality demonstrated by being one of the few University’s to hold an Athena SWAN award in all departments. We have ambitious yet achievable plans in all areas of the University, to ensure we continue to advance gender equality and tackle barriers to women’s careers.

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Women's Development Network

The Women’s Development Network (WDN) is designed to connect female staff, including those who identify as female, at all grades, career paths and ethnic groups in both formal and informal settings. The purpose of the network is to:

Act as a forum for development debate and networking
Share ideas, experiences, knowledge and opportunities to support colleagues
Promote equality of opportunity for women across the University
Provide a source of information and support relating to development processes and mechanisms

The network normally hosts a formal event four times per annum and members are also encouraged to meet more informally on an ad hoc basis. The WDN has a small steering group to coordinate activities and the membership of this will be updated on a regular basis.

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