Athena Swan Surveys

Athena Swan Survey

The Athena Swan Survey which is carried out during the application cycle is a very informative /substantive part of the application process. The survey is launched once every two years on all staff. The survey targets specific themes that highlight the overall culture of the environment. The survey also addresses any changes that may have been implemented such as Job Sizing and monitors the feedback on these changes.

The ISAT working groups then examine each of the themes in relation to their working group and analyse the findings.  The working group may issue an additional pulse survey targeting one of the areas to extrapolate more information and get a better understanding of the findings.  

Our 2025 Survey was launched in January and the findings from the 2023 survey can be found in the Athena Swan Culture Survey Report 2023. The survey addresses the topics outlined below.

• Career Opportunities & Supports
• Promotions
• Job Sizing
• Workload
• Performance Appraisals
• Flexible Working
• Carer Responsibilities
• Family Leave
• Culture & Leadership
• Experience of Bullying, Discrimination & Sexual Harassment

Staff’s input is sincerely appreciated and are eager to use your responses to co-create the actions that we as a University will take to make sure University of Galway is inclusive, respectful environment for all.