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Teaching R in Namibia – Day One

Posted on 13 June 2017 by Paul Brennan

As the sun rises in the bright blue sky, I can hear different birds, dogs barking and light traffic. The trees, cacti and the flowers brighten the generally brown landscape. […]

Equality & Diversity Summer Reading

Posted on 15 July 2016 by Paul Brennan

For me, summer delights include freshly picked fruit and some time to read. Over the last six months, I've been organising various equality and diversity events. Here some of the interesting […]

Is your University prepared for the new Athena SWAN Charter?

Posted on 9 June 2016 by Paul Brennan

Last week, I had the privilege of sitting on an Athena SWAN Assessment panel at the Equality Challenge Unit. The applicants were for an Award under the new Athena SWAN […]

One of my best days in the School of Medicine

Posted on 8 April 2016 by Paul Brennan

Yesterday, I attended the first Cardiff University School of Medicine Away Day and I’m happy to say that I really enjoyed it. I enjoyed seeing my colleagues. I enjoyed talking to people […]

Athena SWAN CALL TO ACTION

Athena SWAN CALL TO ACTION

Posted on 5 October 2015 by Paul Brennan

I have been asked to speak at a new Cardiff University - 'Inspired by...' Seminar Programme. For more details you need access to the Cardiff University intranet. The programme is here. It includes […]

Data analysis by students

Posted on 9 July 2015 by Paul Brennan

As part of the work experience week, we host students from Secondary Schools and Colleges from various parts of South Wales. It’s a large scheme called Science in Health Work […]

What Cardiff University Schools have Athena SWAN Awards?

Posted on 16 April 2015 by Paul Brennan

In order to find out how Athena SWAN is represented in Cardiff University, I have done a small survey of websites within the University. Here's a list of who has […]

Inspiring morning at C21 Curriculum Conference…

Posted on 27 March 2015 by Paul Brennan

This morning I had the privilage of listening to three very interesting talks during the 5th Annual Curriculum Conference at the Cardiff University School of Medicine. I am going to […]

Being proud of your Athena SWAN Action Plan…

Posted on 6 March 2015 by Paul Brennan

I've been thinking a lot of about Athena SWAN Action Plans. Action Plans are often the last part of an Athena SWAN application and sometimes we're in a bit rush as […]

Inspired by colleagues and students…

Posted on 2 February 2015 by Paul Brennan

I work with some amazing people - open-minded, creative and enthusiastic people - students, administrators and academic staff. These people encourage me to be brave and enthusiastic too. They make […]