On 6 November Dr Furqaan Yusaf, Teaching Fellow, went to Cambridge where he received the Equality Challenge Unit’s Athena SWAN bronze award on behalf of the School of Physics. 

The University of Bristol is a founder member of the Royal Society Athena SWAN (Scientific Women's Academic Network) Charter which recognises excellence in STEMM employment in higher education, with particular regard to gender equality. 

So it is great news that the School of Physics has now received the bronze award, which alongside its Institute of Physics Juno Practitioner status reflects our commitment to a supportive working environment for all.  Dr Andy Young, Dr Annela Seddon and Ms Mahi Hardalupas are leading the implementation of these policies.