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The Government of Canada is adopting a “made-in-Canada” Athena SWAN (Scientific Women's Academic Network) program, as part of its commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in research. The program is based on the UK Athena SWAN, first launched in 2005. More information is available on NSERC's website here.
NSERC invites you to participate in an information briefing. In these sessions, NSERC will provide a brief presentation about the program, and answer any questions. You are also encouraged to submit your ideas for a “made-in-Canada” Athena SWAN initiative here.
Information sessions are scheduled for the following dates and times:
August 30, 2018
English Session: 1:00 to 2:00 pm (EST)
French Session: 2:30 to 3:30 pm (EST)
September 6, 2018
English Session: 1:00 to 2:00 pm (EST)
French Session: 2:30 to 3:30 pm (EST)
September 13, 2018
English Session: 1:00 to 2:00 pm (EST)
French Session: 2:30 to 3:30 pm (EST)
To participate in the session that best suits you, please click here.