University achieves 14^th Athena SWAN Award with Bronze for School of Political Science and Sociology

University of Galway has earned further significant recognition in the advancement of gender equality, with the School of Political Science and Sociology securing an Athena SWAN award. 

The Athena SWAN Ireland - Bronze has been awarded to reflect the collective commitment of the School to equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Bronze application highlighted a range of initiatives that will be taken at the School of Political Science and Sociology, including improvement in the representation of women in senior academic roles.

This latest Athena SWAN accreditation sees a total of 12 Bronze Awards and two Silver Awards in the University, along with an institutional Bronze Award which was renewed in 2021.

Fourteen out of the University’s eighteen Schools now hold Athena SWAN Awards.

Dr Helen Maher, Vice-President for Equality Diversity and Inclusion, University of Galway, said: “We are delighted to share in the congratulations for the School of Political Science and Sociology. We are greatly encouraged by the significant progress our university continues to make on gender and additional equality grounds.

“Achieving the School’s first Bronze Award is a testament to our colleagues’ vision, philosophy and commitment to gender equality and progressing equality, diversity and inclusion in our culture and our collective responsibilities.”  

Professor Michelle Millar, Head of the School of Political Science and Sociology, University of Galway, said: “This recognition is a significant milestone for the School of Political Science and Sociology. It reflects the collective commitment of our community to equality, diversity and inclusion and continuous improvement in our practices and culture."

“I would like to acknowledge the hard work of the Schools’ EDI Committee, led by Dr Bernadine Brady and Dr Declan Coogan, who were instrumental in this success.”

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