Athena SWAN and gender diversity: a UK-based retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To promote gender diversity and equity in higher education, Athena Scientific Women's Academic Network (SWAN) supports and recognises higher education institutions (HEI) in advancing the careers of women through charter commitment, awards, training and advocacy since 2005. Most evaluation studies, however, are based on qualitative assessments. This study sought to (1) examine the relationship between Athena SWAN accreditation/awards in the UK and gender diversity of leaders and senior academics using quantitative data from 2012/2013 to 2016/2017, and (2) explore the associations between Athena SWAN awards and university performance as measured by overall scores in global ranking systems.

Design

Retrospective cohort study based on the UK HEIs.

Setting

Higher

SUBMITTER: Xiao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7044944 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature