Athena Swan
Female students in 2023-2024 Business School cohorts
Provision of over £1M in scholarship funding to talented female applicants.
Aim for all committees and advisory boards to comprise at least 30% gender representation.
The Athena Swan Charter is a framework which is used across the globe to support and transform gender equality within higher education and research. Established in 2005 to encourage and recognise commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment, the Charter is now being used across the globe to address gender equality more broadly, and not just barriers to progression that affect women.
At Imperial Business School, we aspire to provide a working environment that empowers all staff to reach their full potential. Gender equity has been a key pillar of the School’s strategy since 2014 and Imperial Business School was one of the first business schools to receive an Athena Swan bronze-level award in 2016. This was renewed in 2022.
For further information on the School’s Athena Swan work please read our renewal application.
“At Imperial Business School, gender equity is more than a goal - it's a commitment woven into our culture. We have made strides, but our journey continues, aiming to create a truly inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and the values of Athena Swan resonate in everything we do.”
Imperial Women's Alumni Network
The Imperial Women’s Alumni Network was established in 2016 and aims to promote the exchange of inspirational ideas, know-how, resources and insights. It is led by a group of passionate and dedicated alumni volunteers who work to deliver a series of professional and personal development opportunities for their members. The Network aims to provide a space for peer-to-peer professional and personal networking and support for female alumni, and male ‘advocates of diversity’ who have studied at Imperial.
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Athena Swan Committee
Helen Carter
Sankalp Chaturvedi
Penny Gauld
Richard Johnson
Aram Karakashian
Julia McShane
Rinky Sen Sharma
Veronica Russell
