Episode 2: Is Athena SWAN Still Necessary?

In this engaging episode of The EDI Chronicles at Brain Sciences, Beverley Isibor speaks with Professor Sara Mole, UCL’s Envoy for Gender Equality, about the relevance of the Athena SWAN Charter in 2024. With Brain Sciences’ high engagement and UCL's impressive institutional and departmental track record in securing bronze, silver, and gold Athena SWAN awards, they explore the true impact of these distinctions and the elements of the charter's new era. The conversation delves into institutional and local engagement, the transformed UK Athena SWAN, international influence, and how Athena SWAN compares to other equality charters like Stonewall. Together, they reflect on how the charter has uniquely shaped the higher education landscape. Date of episode recording: 2024-07-22T00:00:00Z Duration: 37:01 Language of episode: English Presenter:Beverley Isibor Guests: Professor Sara Mole Producer: Teresa Barker