UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery & Health Systems receives Athena Swan Bronze Renewal Award

The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems was presented with the Athena Swan Bronze Renewal Award last week on Wednesday 12^th November at a celebratory lunch, hosted by SETU Carlow. The award recognises the School’s commitment to advancing gender equality and the Athena Swan Charter Principles.

The School’s submission was highly commended as providing clear evidence of a significant and ongoing commitment to advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and to embedding these values within the School’s culture.

Sarah Fink, Head of Athena Swan Ireland, said,

“This Bronze Athena Swan award highlights the fantastic commitment of University College Dublin, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, in bringing about change through impactful and sustainable gender equality initiatives in higher education across Ireland. Congratulations to all those who work so hard to achieve and sustain this recognition.”

Jennie Rothwell, Centre of Excellence for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Higher Education Authority, said,

"Action plans developed through the Athena Swan Ireland Charter enable higher education institutions and departments to take an evidence-based approach to addressing gender equality challenges. Congratulations to University College Dublin, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, in taking this step forward to advance gender equality for all staff and students."

A huge congratulations to the School, the Athena Swan Committee members and to everyone involved for their continued commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.