People and Culture

At the School of Physics, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Through initiatives like the Athena Swan and Juno Champion awards, and a range of wellbeing and support schemes, we strive to ensure that diversity is celebrated and every voice is heard.

Recruitment & Selection

We are committed to inclusive recruitment and ask our staff to complete the Inclusive Recruitment course to reduce the potential effects of unconscious bias.

Work-Life Balance

The School of Physics is committed to promoting and fostering an inclusive community where everyone can thrive and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

Staff & Student Networks

The School and wider University has a range of networks to support staff and students with different background and interests.

Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct (PDF, 3,810kB) is for all those working in the School of Physics and aims to represent the School and its values.

Previous Activities:

  • Pride Competitions
    • Every year the People & Culture Committee holds a fun and light hearted competition for Pride, these competitions are in a variety of areas from an art competition in 2024 to a bake off event in 2026. The committee even ran a poetry competition in 2020 during lockdown.
  • STEM Intercultural Mingle
    • Usually hosted every academic year, the STEM Intercultural Mingle is a Faculty of Science & Engineering wide event, let by Physics, open to staff and students from within the STEM field. The mingle is a chance to get together and celebrate our differences with food from a variety of different cultures and fun activities.
  • Girls in Physics 
    • Annual organised visits to our laboratories with local Girl Guide groups showing young girls the power of physics, introducing them to some of the fun and wacky experiments that we are doing as well as offering them a chance to chat to staff about potential future study and careers within science.
  • Picture a Physicist
    • In the rear foyer of HH Wills Physics Laboratory, we have created a display titled "Picture a Physicist". The purpose of this display and project is to showcase Physics staff doing a variety of activities in the lab and in their free time to celebrate the importance of time outside of work. The School is proud of all its staff and is committed to ensure they manage a well-balanced life and career.