The School of Social Work & Social Policy are delighted to be awarded Bronze Renewal by Athena Swan Ireland. This achievement reflects the Schools impactful and sustained commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. It would not have been possible without a lot of hard work from the Athena Swan SAT comprised of:
- Mr Vitalis Bengano - PG Representative
- Dr Philip Curry - Social Policy
- Ms Rose Doolan Maher - PG Representative
- Dr Michael Feely - Social Work (Co-Chair)
- Dr Stephanie Holt - Social Work
- Ms Jennifer O'Toole - School Manager
- Ms Erin Paullin - School Administrative Staff Representative
- Dr Leigh-Ann Sweeney- Social Work (Co-Chair)
Holding an Athena Swan award is a criterion required by the Higher Education Authority, many Irish research funders and aligns with the European Commission eligibility requirements for accessing Horizon Europe research funding. SWSP is one of four Schools in the University awarded the honour. Full details can be found here