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Equality and diversity

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in all our practices and activities.

Our aim is to establish a fair, supportive and enabling workplace which is free from discrimination and based upon the values of dignity, courtesy and respect.

Athena SWAN

We are proud to hold the Athena SWAN Bronze Award and we continually strive to ensure gender equality. The last round was in April 2016, currently extended to November 2021.

Athena SWAN application - School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Athena Swan Bronze Award application from the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Extended AS action plan (Oct 2020).pdf

The school's updated advance HE Athena Swan extension

I am thrilled that the school has been awarded Athena SWAN bronze recognition. The award is external validation of the environment, working practices and culture of the school that support the careers of women scientists particularly and which benefits all who work in the school.

Professor Mark Gumbleton Head of School