Principles
MEMBERS OF THE ATHENA SWAN CHARTER INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING TEN PRINCIPLES INTO THEIR ACTION PLANS:
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We acknowledge that academia cannot reach its full potential unless it can benefit from the talents of all. |
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We commit to advancing gender equality in academia, in particular, addressing the loss of women across the career pipeline and the absence of women from senior academic, professional and support roles. |
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We commit to addressing unequal gender representation across academic disciplines and professional and support functions. In this we recognise disciplinary differences including:
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We commit to tackling the gender pay gap. |
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We commit to removing the obstacles faced by women, in particular, at major points of career development and progression including the transition from PhD into a sustainable academic career. |
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We commit to addressing the negative consequences of using short-term contracts for the retention and progression of staff in academia, particularly women. |
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We commit to tackling the discriminatory treatment often experienced by trans people. |
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We acknowledge that advancing gender equality demands commitment and action from all levels of the organisation and in particular active leadership from those in senior roles. |
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We commit to making and mainstreaming sustainable structural and cultural changes to advance gender equality, recognising that initiatives and actions that support individuals alone will not sufficiently advance equality. |
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All individuals have identities shaped by several different factors. We commit to considering the intersection of gender and other factors wherever possible. |