Details of Activity
Feedback from the department’s annual staff survey suggested a lack of awareness concerning its career development schemes, particularly among female staff. This led to increased promotion and encouragement of participation in schemes from the Head of Department, particularly aiming to increase the awareness of the 'Springboard' scheme.
Outcomes
The department noted a 24% increase in the percentage of women who were aware of the 'Springboard' scheme from 2012-2013 in staff surveys, which rose from 50% to 74%. The department suggested that an increase in awareness may have also contributed to a rise in the number of women on the programme, with four female researchers undertaking the 'Springboard' scheme during 2010-2013, two of whom enrolled after the initiative was put in place.