Sex

Gender equality encompasses many areas. As well as the protection from discrimination, harassment and victimisation it includes issues such as:

• representation of men and women in study and work areas
• equal pay and the opportunities for flexible working
• career progression and academic achievement.

The University of Hertfordshire is committed to gender equality in employment an learning and teaching. As part of its work, the University is working towards the Athena SWAN Bronze award, to advance women's careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM).

Find out more about the Athena SWAN charter.

Studying at the University

What is the gender profile of students?

The University has slightly more female than male students overall but, as in higher education nationally, the gender profile varies by discipline, mode and level of study.

Do both male and female students succeed?

Like many universities we have found evidence of some differences in outcomes between male and female students, but these differences are small.

Read our current student data analysis report.

Working at the University

What is the gender profile of University staff?

There has been a gender balance in the profile of academic staff since 2002 although at senior levels (including professor level), women continue to be under-represented. There are continuing gender differences in the profile of professional staff, often based on fractional contract, occupation and grade.

Is there an equal pay gap?

An equal pay audit is being undertaken in 2013 to investigate any differences in average earnings between men and women and the reasons for them. Results of this audit will be available in due course.

Read our current equal pay review.