Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We strive to ensure that all are treated equally in their prospects, recognition and progression in higher education.
We strive to ensure that all are treated equally in their prospects, recognition and progression in higher education.
The department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award, given in 2017, extended in 2020 and re-awarded in 2022.
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.”
Lancaster University has held an institutional-level Bronze award since 2008, with renewals in 2012, 2014 and 2019.
Our action plan is available here: Mathematical Sciences Bronze Application and Action Plan 2022
The London Mathematical Society “strongly supports advancing women's careers in university mathematics departments. The Society's Women in Mathematics Committee has developed a Good Practice Scheme with the aim of supporting mathematics departments interested in embedding equal opportunities for women within their working practices.”
The department is a Registered Supporter of the Good Practice Scheme.
London Mathematical SocietyThe current membership of the Equality and Diversity Committee is
Should you have any concerns about equality matters, please contact one of the committee.
The purpose of this code of practice is to ensure that the Department and the University fulfil their obligations as defined by statutory legislation. Specifically, this document is intended to outline some guidelines for staff and students in accordance with the University's Students' Charter and Equality and Diversity Plan and Priority Objectives:
Through the adoption of this code of practice we, the School of Mathematical Sciences, aim to work within the following guiding principles and take account of the responsibilities outlined below.
The School of Mathematical Sciences is committed to:
The Department’s Equality and Diversity Committee, formed by the staff and students named on the Department's website, is responsible for: