Queen's University Belfast: School of Biological Sciences

The Head of School promoted new School academic standards and the university’s academic profiles required for each grade at school boards. Mentors are advised to ensure that mentees are aware of school standards and the academic profile and criteria for promotion. The mentoring scheme, promotion clinics and ‘drop in’ service for women preparing applications for promotion was also highlighted to all staff at school boards and other communications. The Action Plan has been successful in encouraging females to apply for positions and for promotion within our own institution, eg we achieved parity in the total numbers of females and males who were promoted.