Expert speakers for Gender Equality conference

The keynote speakers and workshop facilitators are leaders in creating and sustaining change in Higher Education:

• Paul Walton (University of York) was instrumental in gaining a departmental Gold award for Chemistry
• Yvonne Galligan (Queen's University Belfast) has given the leadership to QUB to become so far the only University to be awarded Silver
• Sean McWhinnie (Oxford Research and Policy) has been involved with the development of Athena SWAN, and provides tailored support to instutitions in identifying and addressing areas affecting gender equality.

Delegates will learn about good practice in establishing gender equality, will gain new ideas to introduce into their own institutions and seed suggestions for new ways to develop gender equality.

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Delegates who have registered already cover a range of roles (Athena SWAN champions, academics, HR etc), many being from the University of Southampton but with almost half representing other HEI's UK-wide.

Arrival

Visiting Avenue Campus - public transport and driving

Elizabeth House Hotel and Highfield House Hotel are both within walking distance, and offer preferential rates for University visitors. Contact the hotels direct, quoting this conference.

List of additional local guest houses

Networking

There will be plenty of opportunity to share experiences with other delegates. The programme includes a buffet lunch and an afternoon break, with a range of indoor seating and (weather permitting!) an enclosed outdoor courtyard.

Representatives from some key groups will be on hand during the networking breaks. These include the Equality Challenge Unit (ECU), developer of the Athena SWAN Charter award.

Facilities

All conference rooms are on the ground floor, and are accessible for wheelchair users. The main lecture theatre is fitted with an induction loop.

Eduroam wireless networking is available on campus to members of participating organisations. A room has been reserved for delegates wishing to work before the conference opening.

For refreshments outside the conference, Avenue Café is open between 09:00 and 16:00.

Car drivers should access the campus by turning into Highfield Road from The Avenue (A33). Parking is by permit: please let us know when you register.

Acknowledgement

There is no charge for this event, which is supported by EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council) Institutional Sponsorship 2012.