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Applying for Athena Swan Awards in UCD

Applying for Athena Swan Awards in UCD

UCD Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Unit support Schools with the accreditation process.  To commence the Athena Swan process in UCD, contact (opens in a new window)edi@ucd.ie and request a meeting. UCD EDI provides Schools with guidance and support on the process including appointing Athena SWAN Chairs, establishing and onboarding the Self-Assessment Team (SAT),  attending SAT meetings, and providing guidance throughout the Athena SWAN process. A suite of resources is available from UCD EDI Unit to support Chairs establish a self-assessment team and throughout the accreditation process.

UCD EDI Athena SWAN Resources

  • Athena Swan application form and handbook
  • School Gender Analytics Dashboard
  • Data visuals template
  • UCD Athena SWAN Guide to Data
  • Staff and Student Survey and Consultations Templates
  • Benchmarking reports
  • Self-Assessment Team Meeting Supporting Documents
  • Successful Athena SWAN Submissions
  • Data Analysis and Athena SWAN
  • Developing a Gender Equality Action Plan
  • Athena SWAN Ireland FAQs: (opens in a new window)Click here

Athena Swan Ireland Video Series

Athena Swan Ireland have produced a very useful video series to support applicants. These videos can be accessed via the YouTube links below.

Athena SWAN Ireland  

Contact UCD Equality Diversity and Inclusion

University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
E: edi@ucd.ie