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These webpages are still in development, but we hope they will be useful in signposting to information, networks and support relating to gender equity and carer support.

They will be added to over the summer of 2024, but for now if you would like to highlight anything that is missing, please contact diversity@mpls.ox.ac.uk.  

Athena Swan - charter and MPLS department information

Athena Swan

All academic departments within MPLS hold Athena Swan awards. This page provides an overview of the Athena Swan Charter and its principles. 

Find out more about Athena Swan in MPLS

MPLS Parental Leave Policy for Fixed-Term Researchers

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This page provides an overview of the newly introduced in 2024 parental leave policy in MPLS for fixed-term researchers, across all MPLS departments.

Find out more about the parental leave policy

GenSTEM - a society-led speaker platform and careers fair

GenSTEM

GenSTEM is an event run by societies that provides a speaker platform and careers fair for women and other minority groups studying and working in STEM at the University of Oxford.

Find out more and register for GenSTEM 2024