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Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies

Equality and inclusion

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Promoting an inclusive environment for all

The Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies has been awarded the prestigious Athena SWAN Charter Bronze Award.
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“Gender equality is an important aspect of our community’s commitment to challenging inequality, celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all staff and students."
Dr Julie Walsh Senior Lecturer Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies

What is the Athena SWAN Charter?

The Athena SWAN Charter was established in 2005 to encourage and recognise commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment in higher education and research.

In May 2015, the charter was expanded to recognise work undertaken in arts, humanities, social sciences, business and law departments, and in professional and support roles, and for trans staff and students.

The charter now recognises work undertaken to address gender equality more broadly, and not just barriers to progression that affect women. You can read more about the Athena SWAN Charter and the guiding principles by visiting the Athena SWAN website.

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Athena SWAN Departmental Bronze Award

Read our acceptance letter for the Athena SWAN Bronze Award and discover what makes the Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies an inclusive and supportive working environment.

Read our acceptance letter

Our Athena SWAN Lead

Dr Emilia Halton-Hernandez

Dr Emilia Halton-Hernandez

Athena SWAN Lead

Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies, University of Essex

Our Self-Assessment Team

Dr Ebenezer Cudjoe

Dr Ebenezer Cudjoe

Athena SWAN Self-Assessment Team Member

Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies, University of Essex

Professor Matt Ffytche

Professor Matt Ffytche

Athena SWAN Self-Assessment Team Member

Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies, University of Essex

Emily Gordon

Emily Gordon

Athena SWAN Self-Assessment Team Member

Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies, University of Essex

Dr Jordan Osserman

Dr Jordan Osserman

Athena SWAN Self-Assessment Team Member

Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies, University of Essex

Dr Katharina Rowold

Dr Katharina Rowold

Athena SWAN Self-Assessment Team Member

Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies, University of Essex

Deborah Stewart

Deborah Stewart

Athena SWAN Self-Assessment Team Member

Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies, University of Essex

Dr Marita Vyrgioti

Dr Marita Vyrgioti

Athena SWAN Self-Assessment Team Member

Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies, University of Essex

Dr Madeleine Wood

Dr Madeleine Wood

Athena SWAN Self-Assessment Team Member

Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies, University of Essex

Resources for all
Equality and diversity for staff at Essex
Equality and diversity for students at Essex
Forums and support networks for staff at Essex
Forums and support networks for students at Essex
The Athena Swan Charter
The Race Equality Charter
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Athena SWAN Department Lead Dr Emilia Halton-Hernandez
Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies
Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ
Telephone: 01206 873640
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