Silver Athena Swan triumph for our school

Our school has proudly received the Silver Athena Swan award, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within the field of mathematics.

This achievement underscores our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, and we stand as the only mathematics school in Wales to have received this prestigious award.

Academics, staff and PHD students came together to celebrate the award on Monday 8 March, all of whom have played vital role in embedding EDI principles throughout our school.

Some of these EDI principles have included:

• Facilities and services have been enhanced to accommodate individuals with disabilities and diverse gender identities. Through comprehensive equality impact assessments, improvements such as low-level door pads for accessibility, gender-inclusive bathrooms, and disability-friendly amenities have been implemented, ensuring a welcoming environment for all.

• The launch of the Special EDI-tion Colloquium series in May 2021 provided a platform for discussions on EDI matters within the mathematics community, fostering dialogue and awareness among students and staff. Topics ranging from the importance of role models to LGBTQ+ inclusion have sparked meaningful conversations and paved the way for a more inclusive environment.

• The introduction of the Teaser forum in March 2022 helped to further facilitate open exchanges on teaching and supervisory practices, with a focus on inclusivity and fairness.

• Recognising the pivotal role of education in promoting EDI values, all first-year students also complete an online module on EDI, with additional briefing sessions delivered by the Director of EDI to all undergraduate and postgraduate students.