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The School of Arts and Creative Industries (SACI) formed in 2020 and operates an ambitious and distinctive model within Teesside University, running creative courses, working internationally, partnering with industry, and incorporating the Arts Council (ACE) funded public venue Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA.)

SACI submits to REF Art & Design Unit of Assessment (U0A32), exemplifying a forward-looking approach to research, inclusive of practice-based and impact driven projects, including the diverse MIMA program. Athena Swan is hugely important to SACI as it both drives gender equality and recognises the good work that is already happening.

The School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies has a long-established track-record of delivering high-quality education, research and consultancy. Our School enjoys an excellent reputation for innovation and our teaching staff combine academic excellence, world class research and industrial experience, supported by our Professional Support and Technical teams . Many of our staff are leading experts and practitioners in their field and our goal is to support all of our staff and students to be successful in their work and studies. Our Athena Swan Bronze award is a key pillar in our work to make our School and inclusive environment where all members of our communities can achieve their full potential.

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Introduction to SHLS

We have a long-established record of delivering high quality learning and teaching, research, and enterprise activity in health, sport and the sciences, from our Middlesbrough and Darlington campuses, and the world-leading National Horizons Centre and Bios. Bios is our state-of-the-art new £36.9m facility at the heart of our campus, offering high-quality, leading-edge laboratories for the sciences and clinical subjects including anatomy, pharmacy, microbiology, chemistry, Earth sciences and food sciences. We are an important engine for change, challenge and creativity, with an excellent reputation for collaboration. Partners include the NHS, voluntary and private sector. Our portfolio ranges from certificate to PhD level study with many programmes accredited by professional and statutory bodies, and we support our partners to develop their staff throughout their career journeys.

The importance of Athena Swan in SHLS

Athena Swan reflects the principles and values that are fundamental to SHLS, its staff and students. The vocational and applied nature of our taught programmes and applied research reflect the importance of our impactful work that enhances the lives of our academic community and the external populations that we serve. While the AS programme assesses key metrics, the embedding of its principles across the school is key and reflects our approach at all levels of the school structure.

Colleagues at Teesside University International Business School collaborate to promote inclusive working practices that aim to retain valued academics and professional support staff. This is achieved by upholding our core values, and consistently doing the right thing. They have made significant and sustained progress through a range of well-established activities that have an impact on the university and the broader community.

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Teesside University International Business School is recognised as one of the UK's leading centres for teaching and enterprise. Our vision is to serve as an industry-facing institution where innovative ideas and top talent thrive, driving significant economic and social impact from local to global scales.

We are proud to hold accreditations from prestigious bodies including CIMA, AISA, CMI, CIM, and CIPD. These partnerships, along with active research collaborations across various themes such as the Future of Work, Digital Transformation, and Climate Change, affirm our commitment to excellence and inclusivity in business education.

Promoting Athena SWAN at Teesside University International Business School involves aligning the charter's goals with our institution's Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives.

Gender equality is central to the school's broader mission, central to our ethos is fostering an environment where diversity is celebrated, and equality is upheld.

Our senior management actively promotes gender equality and broader EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) principles, creating clear pathways for staff and student progression.