The Athena SWAN Charter was established by the Equality Challenge Unit in 2005 to recognise commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment in higher education and research. The Charter has since been expanded to cover additional disciplines and addresses gender equality more broadly. Athena SWAN awards recognise policies and practices that promote a positive and inclusive working environment for all staff.
Athena SWAN Charter
Athena SWAN awards recognise policies and practices that promote a positive, inclusive working environment for all staff. We hold a silver award for our work to promote equal opportunities in science.
Excellence needs everyone
Find out more about equality and diversity at the Cancer Institute, including our initiatives to embed equalities practices within the Institute and support our staff and students.
Self Assessment Team
Members of the SAT at the Institute plus details of how you can get involved with Athena SWAN initiatives.
Initiatives and support
View the latest Athena SWAN initiatives and resources aimed at promoting equality for all.
Equality and diversity
Resources for staff and students including training, support networks, bullying and harrassment prevention and Equality Liaison Officers.
Shared Parental Leave
Dr Christopher Sng is a visiting Academic Clinical Fellow to the Cancer Institute. He and his wife, Grace, a corporate solicitor, were due their first baby in February 2022. Chris spoke to us about his plans to take shared parental leave, including:
- Why he decided to take shared parental leave.
- The support he has received from his Cancer Institute colleagues.
- The excitement of spending undisrupted time with his new baby.
UCL Shared Parental Leave Policy
UCL's policy for entitlements to Shared Parental Leave and Pay.
Hear from our committee
Kate Brooks - Athena SWAN co-chair
Kate Brooks shares her thoughts on the Athena SWAN committee.
28 October 2022
Dr Maria Efthymiou - Research Fellow
Dr Maria Efthymiou shares her thoughts on the Athena Swan Committee.
9 November 2022
Sonia Buckingham - Safety Advisor
Sonia Buckingham shares her thoughts on the Athena Swan Committee
9 November 2022
Athena SWAN at UCL
The central Athena SWAN team launched a new SharePoint site containing information, guidance and examples of good practice.
Cancer Institute Athena SWAN submission
You will need to your UCL username and password to access the following document:
