Details of Activity
Training and career advice workshops, such as 'Career Development' and 'Women in Science' seminars were arranged to discuss issues of managing work/life balance, career progression and flexible working. The department also purchased a number of lifetime memberships to a support network (OXFEST) for women in science, engineering and technology, which offered information and support.
Outcomes
Staff feedback suggested that the seminars had raised awareness and increased participation: 81% and 73% of staff indicated that they had heard of or had participated in the 'Women in Science’ or 'Career Development' seminars, respectively. These seminars were also made available online, where the 'Women in Science' seminars received over 3000 page views between 2012 and 2014. The Submission noted feedback on the workshops was very positive and the seminar titled "Women in Science" led to the development of a University webpage with video clips on changing the culture within the department.