Athena SWAN
Athena SWAN (Scientific Women's Academic Network) actions aim to support and promote equality and diversity, bringing representation, progression and success for all.
Equality Challenge Unit’s Athena SWAN Charter was established in 2005 to recognise and promote the careers of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).
The Institute of Cancer Sciences received an Athena SWAN Silver Departmental Award in April 2019.
The following pages provide information on all our activities as well as useful University and external links.
Thank you for your continued support.
Chris Halsey and the VOICE Committee (Visibility, Opportunity, Inclusion, Career development, Equality)
Athena SWAN Annual Report 2017
Athena SWAN Annual Report 2018-19
Athena SWAN Annual Report 2019-20
Information for Carers, Parents and Parents-To-Be
Case Studies
Supporting Career Development
Inspirational Women at ICS
Useful UoG Yammer groups
Athena SWAN News
ICS Information Leaflets
Download a leaflet here
International Women's Day 2019
Friday 8 March 2019
Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre ~ Café (Level 4)
Please come and join us for free coffee, tea and cake
10am-11am
All Welcome
International Women's Day 2018
International Women's Day 2018
Thursday 8 March 2018
Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre ~ Café (Level 4)
Please come and join us for free coffee, tea and cake
10am-11am
All Welcome
International Women's Day 2016
The Institute of Cancer Sciences Athena SWAN team organised an event to showcase the different career paths that women at the University of Glasgow have taken. The event was held at on 8th March 2016 to coincide with International Women's Day.
International Women's Day Event Flyer
Our guest speakers were:
- Dr Karin Oien, Clinical Senior Lecturer, Experimental Therapeutics
- Dr Fiona Thomson, Director of ASU, Senior Research Fellow, Experimental Therapeutics
- Dr Jane Townson, Deputy College Secretary, MVLS College Senior Management
- Dr Carol Clugston, College Secretary, MVLS College Senior Management
- Dr Catherine Berry , Lecturer, MCSB
The event was chaired by Prof Nicol Keith, Professor of Molecular Oncology and Director of Research Impact.
We thany everyone for inspirational talks and discussion!
BBSRC Blog: International Women's Day In Science