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Aston University: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Staff initiatives for gender equality
Target Group
Academic staff
Initiative Theme
Recruitment
Initiative institution
Aston University
Application type
Athena Swan Initiative
Publication date

All recruitment materials state the University's commitment to equal opportunities in employment. All job descriptions are written in non-discriminatory language; clearly identify job duties include a person specification outlining educational qualifications, skills, work experience and personal attributes necessary for satisfactory job performance. There is a comprehensive programme of Equality Training for University staff and all staff are required to attend fan induction programme that includes a session on Equal Opportunities. All staff involved in recruitment must be familiar with the Recruitment and Selection Good Practice Guidelines and should undertake recruitment and selection skills training to ensure interviewers are aware of appropriate non-discriminatory questioning procedures and wherever possible panels will be balanced to address diversity.