Equality and inclusion

The Athena Swan Charter

In May 2015 the charter was expanded to recognise work undertaken in arts, humanities, social sciences, business and law (AHSSBL), and in professional and support roles, and for trans staff and students. The charter now recognises work undertaken to address gender equality more broadly, and not just barriers to progression that affect women.

The University of Essex has a Women's Network to support female staff and students and was awarded the Athena Swan Institutional Bronze Award in November 2013 in recognition of its continuing work to support women in STEM.

Resources for Staff

Equity, diversity and inclusion in clinical psychology training

Aspire is a new mentoring scheme created by the University of Essex Clinical Psychology Doctoral programme. The scheme is funded by Health Education England as part of their racial equity initiative. It aims to provide group mentoring for ethnic minority aspiring psychologists who are interested in applying to a clinical psychology doctoral programme in the UK.

Mentoring can help to widen support networks by connecting mentees with qualified and trainee clinical psychologists who can draw on professional and personal experience. A mentor can fulfil many roles and adapt their support based on mentees' changing needs and goals. They can help to support mentees aspirations and build on their strengths and skills.

Resources for students