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# Health Sciences Athena Swan

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## Posts

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## Pages

- [Welcome!](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/) - Welcome to the Faculty of Health Sciences Athena Swan homepage. This site contains information about our initiatives in promoting equality across the Faculty for all staff and students. This initiative is coordinated through the Athena Swan Agenda and includes information on our established practices, including Wellbeing@Work, implementing the Corcordat for all fixed-term staff and facilities including
- [Contracts and Training](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/career-planning/contracts-and-training/) - The Faculty of Health Sciences HR Manager has provided a useful PowerPoint Presentation covering Essential HR information on contracts and training from both the Early Career Researcher (ECR) and Principal Investigator (PI) perspective. This PowerPoint Presentation covers ECRs, Concordat, contractual entitlements, appraisals, training and development, management roles and responsibilities, management training, support services, flexible working and benefits: Essential
- [Our Mission](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/about-us/our-mission/) - Key Initiatives The work to develop the Faculty’s submission for an Athena Swan Silver award progresses apace. Cathy Bowen is leading the implementation of our action plan and the key initiatives include: - A major focus on supporting people through the University Promotion process. - Workshops to learn about the issues for early career and contract
- [Coffee Vouchers](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/wellbeing-training/coffee-vouchers/) - After the successful Staff Coffee Voucher Scheme in 2013, the Faculty of Health Sciences have decided to run the scheme for a second year, which will go live from 1 August until the 19 September 2014. This year the focus is on small groups of staff (3-4 people) from their team, sharing coffee together and
- [Women in Academia](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/career-planning/women-in-academia/) - Women in academia Academic career pathways can be complex, surrounded by uncertainty and a wide range of demands. This is particularly true for women’s careers, where there may be multiple-role commitments and a non-traditional pathway in which to follow! With careful planning, perhaps over the longer term, and with support from colleagues and mentors, women can and do
- [Snoezelen Room](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/23-2/) - The Snoezelen room located in building 45, Highfield Campus is a specially designed multisensory environment that uses lighting effects, sound and vibration, olfactory and tactile stimulation. It is used as a therapy to enhance sensory processing, reduce anxiety and to improve engagement in everyday activities for people with learning disabilities, dementia, mental health problems and
- [Contact Us and Feedback](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/contact-us/) - Your feedback is very important to us. If there is any additional information you would like to see on this website or if you would further information on any of the topics we have covered, please contact us as below: To contact the Athena Swan Committee, please email: athena-swan-hs@soton.ac.uk You can also
- [Faculty of Health Sciences Laboratories](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/facilities/faculty-of-health-sciences-laboratories/) - Research Laboratory Management Group All laboratories within the Faculty of Health Sciences are overseen by Professor Maria Stokes who leads the Research Laboratory Management Group. Management Group Members: Ann Ashburn, Dan Bader, Malcolm Burnett, Jane Burridge, Mandy Fader, Bashir Lwaleed, Cheryl Metcalf, David Voegeli, Martin Warner and Simon Brown. Building 45 Laboratories The following laboratories in Building 45 are used by researchers in the
- [Facilities](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/facilities/) - At Health Sciences we are proud to give you a truly world class learning environment; helping you to move forward with your chosen career. We are proud of our excellent facilities and the services that we guarantee to all of our students. The following facilities are available to staff in Health Sciences to aid their
- [Mindfulness](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/wellbeing-training/mindfulness/) - Mindfulness in the Faculty of Health Sciences Mindfulness has been defined as ‘ Paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally (Kabat-Zinn, 1994). There is increasing evidence coming from Mindfulness and Well- being research which suggests that there are many benefits from the practice of Mindfulness and mindfulness based
- [Wellbeing](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/wellbeing-training/) - What is wellbeing? "Mental health is defined as a state of wellbeing in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community." - World Health Organization, 1948 "Mental wellbeing
- [Committee](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/about-us/committee/) - Faculty of Health Sciences Athena Swan Committee Committee Members Claire Atkins (Head of Faculty Operations) Prof Dan Bader (Concordat) Dr Ruth Bartlett (Senior Lecturer) Dr Alan Borthwick (University and College Union) Dr Cathy Bowen (Faculty Chair of Athena Swan Committee) Dr Sue Colley (Associate Dean Strategy Delivery, Business and Enterprise) Jessica Comper (Academic
- [About Us](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/about-us/) - At Health Sciences we are proud to give you a truly world class learning environment; helping you to move forward with your chosen career. We are committed to the improvement of health outcomes and the transformation of healthcare delivery through education. To discover more about studying at the Faculty of Health Sciences, simply use the
- [Fixed Term Faculty Forum](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/ecrs/post-doc-forum/) - Fixed Term Faculty Forum Cheryl Metcalf and Jessica Comper have started a Fixed Term Faculty Forum for all faculty staff from who are on a fixed term contract. The forums are scheduled for 1 hour every 2 months and are designed to provide a regular meeting point for FTC staff and a 'safe' place for staff to discuss
- [Quiet room](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/facilities/quiet-room/) - Building 67 has a room available to pregnant staff who may need a short break in a quiet atmosphere, or somewhere private to do a few pregnancy exercises, or for breast feeding mothers to express milk in a quiet, secure room. The available room is 67/3037 and is called 'Interview Room 2 and Quiet Room'. This
- [The Concordat](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/ecrs/the-concordat/) - Within the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Concordat team is: The Concordat Champion is Professor Dan Bader. The Deputy Concordat Champion is Dr Cheryl Metcalf The Concordat Coordinator is Jessica Comper. Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers The University of Southampton is committed to support the career development of its fixed term staff.
- [Postgraduates](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/postgraduates/) - By studying as a postgraduate student in the Faculty of Health Sciences, you will have access to the most modern facilities and contact with academics and our cutting edge research. The Faculty will provide you with the necessary support to achieve progression in your career and perhaps develop a future role as a senior practitioner
- [Appraisal](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/career-planning/ppdrs/) - All staff should receive an annual Appraisal (previously called Personal Performance and Development Review PPDR) with their line manager/supervisor irrespective of their contract type (Permanent/fixed term/part-time/full-time). The Appraisal is an important element of effective performance management and personal development. An Appraisal (PPDR) Process Flowchart and a blank Appraisal (PPDR) form can be found on the
- [Career Breaks](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/career-planning/career-breaks/) - A career break is a period of time away from your existing employment after which you can return to work afterwards. It is not simply a period of unemployment. You may wish to take time away from your role for a number of reasons, including personal and professional development, to travel, or to care for
- [Sport and Wellbeing](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/sport-and-wellbeing/) - The University of Southampton has a fantastic range of sport facilities available to staff, students and the local community. There is a 25 metre swimming pool with six lanes and spans depths of 1-2metres. The pool is used for lessons, pool parties, club bookings and general swimming. There is a variety of fitness classes to give you a chance to
- [Doctoral Forum](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/58-2/) - The Faculty of Health Sciences organises monthly Doctoral Forums and drop in sessions for you to attend. These forums are designed to enhance the supportive and vibrant doctoral community. For further information and registration details for these forums, please visit the Health Doctorates area on Blackboard (available to you after you have enrolled in your programme).
- [What is an ECR?](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/ecrs/what-is-an-ecr/) - An ECR is an Early Career Researcher. The University definition of an ECR is a member of staff that is within 10 years of completing their PhD. This is also the definition for many Research Councils and the European Union. Our Faculty is unique in the University, in that many of its staff qualify as
- [ECRs](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/ecrs/) - This section is dedicated to Early Career Researchers, or ECRs within the Faculty. In this section, you'll find information on what the University definitions are for an Early Career Researcher, examples of other ECR definitions from funders and the REF, training programmes and support that is offered by the Faculty and the University. ECRs require a different
- [Highflyer Events](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/ecrs/highflyer-events/) - The Faculty of the Health Sciences ran a Research Careers Event, which took place on Thursday 20 March 2014. Staff were invited to attend to meet our potential doctoral students. The evening was opened by Professor Mandy Fader followed by bite-sized presentations from our current doctoral students (all pathways). This is a great opportunity to get an overview
- [Career Pathways](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/career-planning/career-pathways/) - The activities and skills of staff at all job levels throughout the University are currently recognised by their alignment to a number of career pathways. The four main pathways at the University are: ERE: Education, research and enterprise ERE includes job roles such as Professor, Lecturer, Faculty Research Fellow, Senior Lecturer, Principal Teaching Fellow
- [University Facilities](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/facilities/university-facilities/) - The University's main campus is set in green and pleasantly landscaped surroundings, just a short walk from the city centre. Here you will find new and refurbished student facilities, such as the Jubilee Sports Centre and Students' Union, the Hartley Library, a range of cafés and restaurants, a bookshop, a post office and four major
- [Faculty Structure](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/career-planning/faculty-structure/) - Details on the Faculty Academic Units, Executive Team and Organisational charts can be found on the Faculty Intranet site, under Governance. You can access this information from the icon on your desktop or by logging into SUSSED, selecting the School tab, followed by Faculty Intranet link and selecting the Governance tab.
- [Career Planning](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/career-planning/) - Staff Development Policy The University recognises that its most important single resource is the quality of its staff, and is committed to the development of this key resource. The University recognises staff development has three key purposes: - To enable staff to meet the requirements and expectation of their School/Professional Service Strategic Plan
- [Mentoring](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/career-planning/mentoring/) - What is mentoring? A protected relationship which supports learning and experimentation and helps individuals develop their potential. A mentoring relationship is one where both mentor and mentee recognise the need for personal development. Successful mentoring is based upon trust and confidentiality. What is a mentor? A mentor is someone who has a genuine interest in
- [Wellbeing at Work Group](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/wellbeing-training/wellbeing-at-work-group/) - Group Coordinator Group Members Peter Fisk Alan Borthwick Jessica Comper (maternity leave from Aug 2014) Liz Cluett Sandy Walker Lesley Collier Natalie Hallett (currently on maternity leave) Sara Demain Liz Pike Deborah Horsfall
- [Clinical Academic Facilities](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/facilities/clinical-academics/) - Clinical Academic Facilities The academic time can be spent in our purpose built Clinical Academic Facilities (CAF), at Southampton General Hospital, or at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth. Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust This facility provides four teaching rooms, which include a skills room with 6 beds. There are a number of
- [- Union Films](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/union-films/) - Union Films is the Student Union's very own cinema. It's completely run by students, from the front of house staff who sell tickets and refreshments to the projectionists who show the films on our 35mm projector. Union Films show a large variety of films including British, European and art house as well as the latest Hollywood blockbusters.
- [The PDU](https://blog.soton.ac.uk/athenaswan/ecrs/the-pdu/) - The University Strategy includes a commitment to 'developing our people', enabling each individual to reach their full potential and achieve both individual and collective excellence. The Professional Development Unit (PDU) team and PDU Associates works in partnership with Faculties and Professional Services to offer a range of learning and development activities, including face to face courses and online

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