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advancement of science, engineering and technology (SET) is fundamental
to quality of life across the globe. The Athena Project believes that
it is vitally important that women are adequately represented in what
has traditionally been, and is still a male-dominated area. Athena also
believes that science cannot reach its full potential when half the population
is excluded from its activities. To achieve a world in which science benefits
from the contributions of all, the aims of the Athena Forum are to advance
and promote the careers of women in science, engineering and technology
in higher education (HE) and research and to achieve a significant increase
in the number of women recruited to top posts. Since its establishment
in 1999 Athena has worked in partnership with UK universities and the
SET professional and learned societies.
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