GCU Advancing Gender Equality Group
The GCU Advancing Gender Equality Group was established in 2013 (then known as the GCU Women in STEMM Group) to recognise, support and share good practice, and to develop our commitment to advancing women's careers in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) at GCU. Chaired by Professor Valerie Webster, Deputy Vice Chancellor, the Group forms the self-assessment team that has led the development of the University’s Athena SWAN submission. The Group reports progress to the People Committee and the Executive Board.
The Advancing Gender Equality Group has the remit to:
- Support the University in achieving and maintaining Athena SWAN accreditation
- Review all relevant GCU policies and procedures in relation to equality
- Facilitate activity required to inform future work e.g. focus groups/surveys, policy and or practice, reviews
- Develop an Action Plan, facilitate actions and monitor progress
- Review statistical data and identify any areas of success and any of concern
- Act as Champions for gender equality
- Support future institutional and School Athena SWAN applications
| Name | Role | School/Department |
| Dr Ukachukwu Abaraogu | Postdoctoral Researcher Physiotherapy and Paramedicine | SHLS |
| Miss Julie Adair | Director of Communications and Digital Engagement | Communications and Digital Engagement |
| Mr Mark Anderson | Director of Research and Innovation | Research and Innovation Office |
| Ms Louise Barlow | Business Partner | Information Services |
| Dr Tuleen Boutaleb | Associate Dean International | SCEBE |
| Prof Iain Cameron | Assistant Vice Principal. Professor of Construction and Surveying | SCEBE |
| Ms Kathleen Cleary | People Services Operations Manager | People Services |
| Ms Maeve Curtin | PhD Student, Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health | Yunus Centre |
| Ms Susan Docherty | Student President | Students' Association |
| Ms Diane Donaldson | Associate Academic Registrar (SHLS) & SPS Lead Research Administration | SHLS/SPS |
| Prof Bob Gilmour | Professor of Learning and Teaching | SCEBE |
| Prof John Lennon | Dean of School | GSBS |
| Dr Nancy Lombard | Reader in Sociology and Social Policy | GSBS |
| Mr Adrian Lui | Equality and Diversity Advisor | People Services |
| Ms Jackie Main | Director of Student Life | Student Life |
| Prof Mike Mannion | Dean of School | SCEBE |
| Prof Andrea Nelson | Dean of School | SHLS |
| Ms Zoe Nicholson | Vice President, SCEBE | Students' Association |
| Prof Caroline Parker | Assistant Vice Principal Values | People Services |
| Dr Katy Proctor | Lecturer in Criminology and Policing | GSBS |
| Prof Alastair Robertson | Director of Academic Development and Student Learning | Academic Development |
| Prof Bonnie Steves | Director Graduate School | Graduate School |
| Prof Anita Simmers | Vice Dean | SHLS |
| Prof Simon Teasdale | Assistant Vice Principal Social Innovation | Yunus Centre |
| Prof Oonagh Walsh | Chair in Gender Studies | GSBS |
| Prof Valerie Webster | Deputy Vice Chancellor Learning, Teaching and Student Experience, Chair of AGEG | Executive Board |
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