Athena SWAN revamp urged as academics lose faith in awards

Independent steering group says new processes must stop penalising those it is supposed to help and restore confidence in the award

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March 19, 2020

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‘Scales tipping’: assessment process puts ‘unsustainable’ burden on female staff

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Print headline: Athena SWAN to be overhauled as sector faith ebbs

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