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Redesigning outreach activities for the gender gap 13 th April 2012

Redesigning outreach activities for the gender gap 13 th April 2012. Introduction and Scope. The ‘team’ Context What already happens What is planned for the future Thoughts and observations Any questions?. The ‘team’. Dr Caroline Lambert Associate Head of AEE

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Redesigning outreach activities for the gender gap 13 th April 2012

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  1. Redesigning outreach activities for the gender gap 13th April 2012

  2. Introduction and Scope • The ‘team’ • Context • What already happens • What is planned for the future • Thoughts and observations • Any questions?

  3. The ‘team’ • Dr Caroline Lambert • Associate Head of AEE • Faculty champion for gender equality • Miss Kuksy Makota • Final Year student on Aerospace Technology • Individual project is on gender equality and outreach development

  4. Context • UKRC workshop in September 2011. • Brought all different people together to share thoughts and ideas: • Senior staff to final year students • Male and female • Different departments and Faculties • We realised some of what we did already was good practice but some improvement and more thought were needed.

  5. What already happens

  6. What already happens

  7. What already happens • EC Promo Video • Used by all departments on open days. • Input from staff, students and potential employers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W03sfOqscm8&feature=youtu.be

  8. What is planned for the future • Taster Workshops • Year 10/11 • Small group ‘real’ activities led by staff and students • Access to positive role models • Athena SWAN • Been brought to the attention of the senior management • Aiming for University Bronze award application in November 2012

  9. Thoughts and plans for the future • We were embarking on some really good practice already • Need to develop it, learn from it and disseminate the impact • Look into more depth at the activity led learning (ALL) approach on gender expectations and perceptions.

  10. Thank you for listening ANY QUESTIONS?

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