Our Staff
It has been more than 14 years since Lincoln began its gender equality journey, with the signing of the Athena Swan Charter in 2008. Since then, the University's work towards gender equality has been gaining momentum.
As a University, we have seen an increase in women professors over the last 10 years (including in STEM) as well as increased promotions over the last three years for staff from ethnic minorities. Our Academic Returners' Research Fund has now been expanded to support men and women who have been on maternity/parental leave or are returning from health-related absences.
Supporting Data
We are pleased that we have made progress on measures of equality within our senior team. The percentage of Women Professors has increased from 22.8% in 2014 to 33.3% in 2022, rising above the national benchmark of 28.5% (Advance HE, 2022). For those in STEM, the percentage of Women Professors has increased from 13.6% in 2013 to 33.4% in 2023, rising above the national benchmark of 24.2% (Advance HE 2022) and the WiSE target of 30%.
A higher percentage of staff from ethnic minorities within the eligible group are promoted to Professor than white staff. In 2017, 10% of promotions to Professor were of staff from ethnic minorities within the eligible group compared to 4% of white staff within the eligible group. In 2023, this figure rose to 11% compared to 4% of white staff within the eligible group.
Despite these successes we recognise that there is much more we need to do to keep working towards equality.
Our One Community
The University of Lincoln is a vibrant community of scholars. Each of us bringing new knowledge, skills, and approaches to our university life. We welcome thousands of new members to our community each year and we benefit from sharing views and ideas from all around the globe. We actively seek to create One Community where, whoever you are, wherever you come from, you are part of our University and you can be safe enough to be challenged and supported to grow and develop.
We create opportunities for all members of our community to get involved and contribute to their university. We value new ideas and we adapt and develop as the community grows and changes. As One Community, we are comprised of individuals with a range of different experiences, identities, and cultures. At Lincoln we celebrate the diversity of all our staff and our students; and together we are stronger. Find out more about our One Community.