Research reveals which UK towns have the largest gender pay gaps
New analysis of ONS data by HR software provider Ciphr has revealed which towns and cities have the biggest gender pay gaps favouring men. According to Ciphr’s…
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Salford Business School awarded Athena Swan Silver for gender equality
Salford Business School, the University of Salford, has been awarded Athena Swan Silver, in recognition of its sustained commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusive practice across…
1 in 7 Female Managers say their Gender has Made it Harder to Succeed at Work, Survey Finds
Female employees – particularly those working in management – are twice as likely to see their gender as a barrier to success than their male…
Is gender inequality having a detrimental impact on achieving net zero?
University of Salford marks International Women’s Day by shining a light on the barriers women face that are hindering the road to sustainability in business…
Closing the gender gap in science and technology
A significant gender gap persists in many STEM fields. To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we look at how early intervention…
Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences receives Athena Swan Silver award
Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences has received an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising its significant progression and achievements in gender equality. The Athena Swan…
The impact of edtech on diversity and gender equity
Gender diversity is crucial for tangible actions towards improving societal gaps, in providing equal opportunities to female students and education professionals worldwide. Edtech is a…
Towards LGBTQ+ inclusion in FE
In this article, Dr Catherine Lee (MBE) discusses the impact of state-sanctioned homophobia created by Section 28, and practical ways FE schools and colleges can…
To meaningfully increase gender diversity in STEM, the government needs to support the right people
The lack of diversity in STEM industries is holding back progress and preventing the industry from reaching its full potential. Investment in grassroots level is…
Lessons learnt in developing a diverse board of trustees
FE News discusses Trentham Productions’ new Trustees and their approach to diversity and equality; with Trustees Professor Kevin Orr, Joel Petrie, Dr Lynne Sedgmore, Maire…