Equality, diversity and inclusion group in Life Sciences
Responsible for ensuring a coordinated approach to all our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) activities and driving forward actions in support of enhancing our diversity and inclusion.
The School of Life Sciences Athena Swan self-assessment team (SAT) is a diverse group of people that have the culture of our School at heart and work to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff and students alike. The Associate Dean for Professional Culture sits on the committee alongside representatives from each division, postgraduate researchers, PhD and undergraduate students reps, professional services, technical, and academic related staff. Each member of the committee supports the School in drafting and delivering our ambitious Athena Swan action plan.
Silver Athena Swan award holder

As of July 2023, the School is a proud recipient of the Athena Swan Silver Award.
ED&I /Athena Swan committee
We hold meetings quarterly but with our next Athena Swan application due soon, we are currently meeting monthly.

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Committee members
Name | Role | |
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Zoe Hirons | Research Administration Lead | Z.Hirons@dundee.ac.uk |
Dr Kasper Rasmussen | Principal Investigator | k.d.rasmussen@dundee.ac.uk |
Dr Helge Dorfmueller | Principal Investigator/Senior Lecturer, Principal Investigator | H.C.Z.Dorfmueller@dundee.ac.uk |
Monica Robertson | LABSe Technical Services Lead and H and S Officer | m.lacey@dundee.ac.uk |
Professor Inke Nathke | Professor, Associate Dean for Professional Culture | i.s.nathke@dundee.ac.uk |
Professor Geoffrey Barton | Professor | g.j.barton@dundee.ac.uk |
Viviene Gibson | Reward and Recognition Manager | V.L.Gibson@dundee.ac.uk |
Neil Bowie | Business Change Manager | n.r.bowie@dundee.ac.uk |
Dr Sarah McKim | Principal Investigator | s.mckim@dundee.ac.uk |
Debbie Tarver | Personal Assistant | d.tarver@dundee.ac.uk |
Dr Ananya Kar | Senior Research Associate | a.kar@dundee.ac.uk |
George Simmonds | Equality and Diversity Officer | gsimmonds001@dundee.ac.uk |
Dr Leeanne McGurk | Principal Investigator | lmcgurk001@dundee.ac.uk |
Undergraduate and postgraduate student representation
Christa Baker – PhD Representative
Undergraduate Athena Swan Committee. To join the committee email us at SLS-AthenaSWAN-Admin@dundee.ac.uk
SLS Athena Swan Team: SLS-AthenaSWAN@dundee.ac.uk
Parental Leave Champion

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Information and meeting minutes are available to staff and students via SharePoint
University Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Find information and support on equality, diversity, and inclusion at the University of Dundee. This includes further details on staff networks, key support contacts and university policies and procedures.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion