Aston University: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

For promotion purposes, the university recognises excellence in three aspects of academic work. Excellence in research is demonstrated through peer-reviewed outputs, research grant awards, and academic esteem indicators appropriate to the promotion grade sought. The learning and teaching route requires excellent teaching, plus significant innovations in programme content and delivery techniques with national impact for promotion to the more senior levels. Five staff have been promoted using this important new route. A third route recognises outreach and wider engagement, though at present no staff have been promoted on this track exclusively. Outcomes are similar for women and men with around 60-70% successful. Mentoring and coaching plus leadership programmes to develop confidence and empower change are helping. While female application rates are lower than for males, success rates are higher.