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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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