The School of Natural and Computing Sciences currently holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award.
The 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.
Within the School of Natural and Computing Sciences we are very much aware of gender imbalance, particularly within Computing Science (a national if not international issue), and of the low number of female academic staff. Having said that, we have seen progression of women into more senior academic positions in recent years and we will continue to improve our actions around recruitment, retention and progression for the benefit of all.
The University pages for Athena SWAN can be found here .
Professor Jan Skakle
Co-lead, School EDI ChampionFurther information
- School of NCS Athena SWAN Bronze application
- Equality Challenge Unit (ECU)
- ECU's Athena SWAN Charter
- University of Aberdeen's Athena SWAN Webpage
- WISE campaign to promote women in science, technology and engineering
- AUWISE - University of Aberdeen Women in Science and Engineering society
- International Women's Day - 8th Match every year
The following is our current Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee who are also the steering group for Athena Swan.
Role
Name Discipline
School EDI Lead (Chair) and Athena Swan co-lead
Jan Skakle
PX
Athena Swan co-lead
Alan McCue
CM
Rep from School Education Committee
Bill Harrison
CM
Rep from School Research Committee
Nir Oren
CS
Race Equality Champion
Juliano Morimoto
MX/Biological Sciences
School Disability Adviser
Nigel Beacham
CS
LGBT+ Network Representative
Ehud Meir
MX
HR Representative & School Athena Swan Officer
Maria Cascio
/
School Admin Manager (or nominee)
Julie Timms
/
Technical Staff Rep
Brian Paterson
CM
Head of School (ex officio)
David McGloin
(PX)
Student Representatives (UG)
Mihail Beshkov
CS
Maria Giordiani
PX
Student Representative (PGT)
Ahmed Kamel
Data Science
Student Representative (PGR)
Baylee Schutte
MX
ECR (Funding Limited Contract)
Sylvia Soldatou
CM
Vacancy
Within this section you will find useful information for all staff, some general and some related to Athena SWAN, such as University Policies, School Information and Initiatives and relevant links.
School Information
Here we will add in guidance notes and School initiatives which may be of interest.
School-specific information can be found here:
Title
Information
PhD funding (Staff) 50-50 studentships (co-sponsored) Where a staff member has at least 50% funding from another source (e.g. industry) the School may be able to co-fund. Please fill in the attached form to make a request. Travel Travel support fund for ECRs ECRs are those within 5 years of appointment to a lectureship and all eligible can apply for support to attend conferences. Information and forms. Carer Support Fund for Conferences A fund to assist with care of children, parents/elders or other dependants for staff wishing to travel to conferences. Information and forms. Travel support fund for Teaching (Scholarship) appointments A fund for support to attend teaching-related events and conferences, aimed at those on Teaching (Scholarship) track. Information and forms . Sabbaticals Post-leave Sabbaticals For those who have had an extended break (6 months or more) from the University In-service sabbaticals For those who, with the agreement of Heads of Discipline, wish to block teaching into one half-session Full Sabbaticals Taking over the College policy of allowing 6 months sabbatical. Other information Health and Safety for all Health and Safety page:https://www.abdn.ac.uk/ncs/information/health-safety-530.php Postdoctoral Academic Managers “Champions” for postdoctoral researchers. Document outlining role and role of PIs can be found here . Workload Spreadsheet Link coming soon. Inclusive language Advice on the use of inclusive language . All staff must complete the Equality and Diversity training modules (including PDRAs). All staff involved in teaching must additionally complete that module. More information can be found here :
University-Level Information