Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity and social inclusion issues lie at the heart of the Education, Health and Science (EHS) faculty's identity and central to research and academic missions of EHS Faculty. EHS are fully committed to establishing and maintaining an ethos of dignity and respect for all within a day-to-day culture of promoting these principles across all activities. Central to our efforts to promote equality, diversity and inclusion across the 6 Departments and Schools in EHS Faculty, the faculty is working with the Athena Swan Charter. This is a national initiative supported by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), the Athena SWAN (AS) Charter launched in Ireland in early 2015.
Athena SWAN recognises and celebrates good practice in recruiting, retaining and promoting women in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. University of Limerick takes great pride in being one of the first institutions in Ireland to achieve (in July 2015) an Athena SWAN Bronze Institution Award. Since then, UL has worked hard to embed AS principles and practices across all faculties and departments. In April 2023, UL received the prestigious Athena SWAN Institutional Silver Award.
Our Pillars of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The School of Nursing & Midwifery is committed to:
Proactively plan, inform and develop practices, events and initiatives which promote inclusion, a sense of belonging and equality of opportunity for all, whilst celebrating the richness of diversity guided by the pillars of;
- Gender Representation and Promoting EDI
- Education and Research Capacity Building (Staff & Students)
- Flexible Working (All UL Flexible Working Schemes)
- Career Progression and Advancement
Build upon and strengthen our inclusive curriculum, research, and scholarly activities, ensuring they represent and support the diverse community within the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Foster an environment where all staff can flourish, make valuable contributions, and enhance the culture of the School. Through greater transparency and proactive engagement with challenges, we aim to expand opportunities for professional growth, progression, and advancement.
