We are proud to share that the UCL Cancer Institute has been awarded Athena SWAN Gold status.
This significant achievement reflects the dedication and collective effort of the Institute's academic, research, professional services staff, students, and leadership, who have worked tirelessly to drive meaningful change.
Their passion, persistence, and partnership have been instrumental in reaching this important milestone.
Achieving Gold status not only highlights the progress made at the UCL Cancer Institute but also reaffirms the wider faculty's and UCL's deep commitment to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. It underscores our shared responsibility to create a culture where everyone - regardless of gender - can flourish and contribute fully.
Professor Mark Emberton, Dean of the UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences, commented:
"I am incredibly proud that the UCL Cancer Institute has achieved Athena SWAN Gold status - an honour that reflects years of dedicated work to advance gender equality across our community.
"This award is a powerful recognition of the values we hold as a faculty and our commitment to creating a truly inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
While this is a moment to celebrate, it is also a reminder that our work continues. We will keep challenging inequities, supporting one another, and driving meaningful progress at every level.
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Athena SWAN
UCL Cancer Institute is proud to hold a Gold Athena SWAN award in recognition of the the good practice and progress we have made in advancing the careers of women in science.
