I am delighted to have led the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics’ Athena Swan Self-Assessment Team and the application for this silver award. The award is a recognition of our years of efforts in implementing our previous bronze action plan as well as undertaking initiatives to make EDI a key part of the School’s strategy. I am grateful for all the support that we have received in helping us make progress with this important agenda and achieving this award. As we move forward, we aim to be a beacon for equality, diversity and inclusion through the implementation of our silver action plan.
Dr Yinghui Wei
SECaM EDI Lead
This award demonstrates the School’s commitment to provide an inclusive and supportive environment for all of its members and so enable everyone to reach their potential and contribute in full. It is an important milestone on our journey and it emphasises our dedication to a culture that celebrates diversity, fosters respect and encourages teamwork.
Professor Alex Belton
Head of School
Key priorities
- The School’s leadership structure now better reflects its focus on EDI, which enables it to embed EDI priorities in decision making. Both the EDI committee and the Athena Swan Self-Assessment Team are chaired by a member of the School's Senior Leadership Team.
- The School prides itself on being the first in the University to have a student EDI committee that is run by students for students promoting EDI engagement. Recognising the important role technicians play in supporting students, SECaM was the first School at the University to invite technical staff to attend graduation ceremonies alongside academic staff.
- SECaM also runs activities to build impact through external engagement, including diversity events and projects funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering and the London Mathematical Society.
- Boosting student recruitment, EDI engagement and progression
- Enhancing staff recruitment, development and progression
- Improving academic workload management
- Supporting the development of our Professional, Technical and Operational (PTO) staff
- Enhancing an inclusive organisational culture
2024 Athena Swan Silver submission self-assessment team
Athena Swan Self-Assessment Team
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Dr Yinghui Wei
Associate Head of School (Resources)
Chair
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Professor Alex Belton
Head of School and substantive Professor of Mathematics
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Miss Emily Bradley
Senior Administrator (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion)
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Mrs Mara Wolf
Senior Support Administrator
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Ms Jools Taylor
Assistant Administrator
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Dr Keri Collins
Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
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Anna Fisker Hansen
Senior Technician (STEAM Room)
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Dr Asiya Khan
Associate Dean for Education and Student Experience
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Dr Matthew Craven
Associate Head of School (UG Education)
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Dr Yeaw Chu Lee
Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering
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Dr Dena Bazazian
Lecturer in Robotics and Machine Vision
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Dr Hai-Van Dang
Lecturer in Cyber Security
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Steph Riley
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Dr Vivek Francis
WaveFLOW Research Fellow