Bristol Dental School was the first Dental School in the UK to be recognised for it's commitment to gender equality through an Athena SWAN Silver Award in 2014. 

The Athena Swan Charter is a framework which is used across the globe to support and transform gender equality within higher education (HE) and research. Established in 2005 to encourage and recognise the commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment, the Charter is now being used across the globe to address gender equality more broadly, and not just barriers to progression that affect women.

The Award requires renewal every four years, and each application requires a demonstration of advancement in the area of gender equality backed by data. Bristol Dental School is proud to have received a total of 3 Silver Awards.