Initiatives

Early Career Researcher Network
Supporting PhD students, postdocs and research fellows from both basic science and clinical backgrounds.

Mentorship Schemes
We are currently running three distinct mentorship schemes primarily aimed at female staff and PhD students, but open to all.

Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Campaign
We wish it to be known that we do not tolerate bullying and harassment in any way, shape or form.

Parental leave award scheme
The Division of Medicine is proud to support its students and staff who are parents or about to become parents.
Career development

Career development: professional and support staff
Information to about development of professional and support staff in DoM.

Career Development: Academic Staff
Information to about development of academic staff in DoM.
Activities

Spotlight on Athena Swan in the DoM
In preparation for International Women's Day on 8th March we interview the DoM Athena Swan Lead, Dr Manu Platé and highlight recent events in the division
1 March 2024

Inspirational People in Science
Stories from the Division of Medicine about what inspired them to study and work in STEM and what advice they have for anyone who wants to pursue a similar career.

Dr Rachel Walters receives DoM Athena Swan early career researchers pump-priming award
The Athena Swan Self-Assessment Team launched a new ECRs pump priming award in September 2023, aimed at funding up to £5,000 in consumable money to be used in a 6-month timeframe to generate preliminary data to use in a fellowship application.
1 March 2024