Athena SWAN in IHW
Our awards
Athena Swan Gold (2018)
In March 2018, the Institute of Health and Wellbeing gained a prestigious Athena Swan Gold Departmental Award (on appeal), in recognition of our commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in higher education.
Professor Jill Pell, Director of IHW, said:
"Professor Sally-Ann Cooper [right] and her team have done a fantastic job in leading the Institute of Health and Wellbeing to its success in achieving Athena Swan Gold. As a result of their efforts, equality and diversity are embedded in all aspects of our work ensuring the institute is a great place to work for all its staff and students."
Athena Swan Silver (2015)
In 2015, we gained our Athena Swan Silver Award and this was renewed in 2017.
Professor Sally-Ann Cooper, former Athena SAT Chair and Deputy Director of the Institute of Health and Wellbeing, said:
"We are delighted to have achieved a Silver Athena Swan award recognising the work of all staff in ensuring that gender equality is embedded within the Institute, with equality of opportunity a reality rather than just an ambition."
Asha Costigan, IHW Head of Administration [left] and Audrey Dickie, IHW Admin Assistant [right], who were part of the team that compiled the Silver Award application, collected the award from Professor Dame Julia Higgins – one of the founding members of the Athena Swan Charter – on behalf of IHW's Athena Swan self assessment team.
Athena Swan Bronze (2014)
Institute of Health and Wellbeing's commitment to equal opportunities was recognised in 2014 by the awarding of Athena Swan Bronze. It was collected from Professor Dame Julia Higgins by IHW's Athena Swan Champion Professor Sally-Ann Cooper [right].