WBS Athena Swan Gold Submission 2023

Objective

Actions and outputs

Timeframe

Person(s) responsible

Success measure

1.5

Support students from underrepresented background to access placements.

Work with the Central University to improve data collection on student demographics. Analyse data and identify underrepresented groups and make recommendations for targeted actions to UG programme committee. Promote opportunities for students to engage with early insight programmes offered by external companies and monitor uptake.

December 2024

UG Programme Team, CareersPlus and Data Team.

Comprehensive data set which includes WP, gender and ethnicity, available for all UG degrees.

Rationale: WBS has recently introduced a 4 year with placement UG direct entry programme. At present uptake of placements is gender balanced, however, we want to ensure that this continues and look at the intersectionality to ensure all students can access placement opportunities.

April 2025

UG Programme Team, CareersPlus and Data Team.

Action plan with clear deliverables and timescales presented and signed off by UPC.

July 2026

Relationships Manager (Placements)

At least 10x students having secured a place on an early insight programme.

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