Over the past year, the student members of Heriot-Watt Social Sciences Athena Swan SAT got to put their research skills to the test by running focus groups and engaging in research internships. Do look forward to more similar opportunities from Athena Swan in the coming future!

A message from the Heriot-Watt Social Sciences #AthenaSwan team: 🦢✨Wishing you all a swan-derful winter break! May your days be merry, bright, and free from fowl play 🦃Here's to rest, reflection, and returning stronger in the New Year! 🎄❄️

With International Women's Day just around the corner, we would like to invite you to explore this year's theme of Leadership & Allyship to #AccelerateAction with a keynote talk from Prof Lesley Yellowlees, and a panel of our Exec Deans: tickettailor.com/events/equalit…

✨🎉 Happy Chinese New Year! 🧧 🎉✨The Heriot-Watt Social Sciences Athena Swan team would like to wish everyone celebrating the Lunar New Year a prosperous, joyful, and successful year ahead! 🌟

A fantastic week of activities to mark International Women's Day last week! 💜 From supporting women pursuing sustainability careers, collaborating with other women in brewing and distilling, to exploring how to #AccelerateAction through leadership and allyship

Excited for Heriot-Watt University to be hosting this theatre performance next Wednesday! 👩‍🏫 Join us for a play about the life of one of history's most influential mathematicians, Emmy Noether. Book your free ticket: tickettailor.com/events/equalit… Organised by School of MACS

This week we were delighted to host portraittheater for a play about the life of Emmy Noether, an influential female mathematician. A very unique and interesting event celebrating an exceptional woman!

🎉Thrilled to announce that Heriot-Watt Social Sciences has been awarded the Athena SWAN UK Bronze Award for gender equity and opportunity! 🏆This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our application committee. #AthenaSwan #GenderEquality Advance HE

So what's EDI anyway? Equity, diversity, & inclusion aren't just buzzwords. They're how we create a world where everyone can find their best way to thrive. hw.ac.uk/uk/services/eq… Heriot-Watt University Heriot-Watt Social Sciences #SocialSciences #ResearchWithPurpose #EDIatHWU #HWUSoSS

Let’s talk about #intersectionality — a term that’s shaped equity and justice conversations around the world. What does it mean to you? How do you define it? #AthenaSWAN #EquityInAction #SocialJustice #HeriotWatt #EDI #InclusiveResearch #Crenshaw #SocialSciences

You can't care for others if you don't care for yourself! A huge part of being an advocate is demonstrating what SHOULD be done, not sticking with 'how we've always done it.' And that counts for self-care! What have you done to look after yourself today? #wellness #selfcare

Taking care of yourself is critical to your ability to care for others! So don't forget to eat well during finals! To help, we're offering free brain food at our Edinburgh & Scottish Borders libraries through Friday 2 May, including protein bars & fruit. #selfcare #wattmatters

New research by Heriot-Watt University for NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde found 1,300+ people with complex needs face significant #housing barriers in #Scotland, despite 20+ years of policy effort. More here: tinyurl.com/d8usr9xr #HeriotWattUni #HousingRights #ComplexNeeds

Every so often, we get a reminder that #Scotland DOES have spring! Step outside and enjoy the day, folks :D @heriotwattuni #scotlandlover #spring #selfcare

Are you on campus next week? Come along to LT3 for pizza, popcorn, and an honest discussion about men's mental health. Because everyone's #wellbeing matters. #menshealth #equality #HWUequality #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

Like #anime ? Interested in men's mental health and/or the consequences of bullying? Come to a free screening of A Silent Voice at our Edinburgh campus on 11 June in LT3! We'll have pizza! youtube.com/watch?v=TQK9By… #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #equalityforall #EDIC

Don't forget tomorrow's pizza party & viewing of "A Silent Voice" in Edinburgh LT3 at noon! We're looking forward to exploring men's mental health and how we can help support everyone's well-being. #mentalhealthmatters #MensMentalHealthAwarenessMonth

We were delighted to have a new EDI Champion category at this year's Celebrating Our People Awards! Huge congratulations to Vicky Farquhar for winning the individual award 🎉 and well done to Cameron Mehrabanpour and Farnaz Mohsenpour who were highly commended 👏

Congratulations to the EDI Caucus team for winning the EDI Champion Team award at the Celebrating Our People Awards 🙌 and to the STEM Inclusivity Network and Student Disability Service for being highly commended 🤩

Don't forget - even over the summer, you can access Heriot-Watt's Student Well-Being Services! Whether you need help navigating this crazy reality we're in or just a friendly chat, they're only a few clicks away. hw.ac.uk/uk/students/he… #mentalhealth #EDIC #studentsanity