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The Faculty of Education began it's Athena Swan journey in 2023 with the development of the self-assessment team (SAT). The SAT comprises of both academic and professional service staff. The team was chaired by the Dr Dorothy Morrissey, Faculty EDII Lead, and comprised of the following members: Dr Dorothy Morrissey (Chair), Ms Karen Fisher (Acting EDII Manager), Prof. Lorraine McIlrath (Director of EDII), Prof. Emer Ring (Dean of Education), Dr Angela Canny (Assistant Dean of Education), Dr Ailbhe Kenny, Dr Eamonn Mitchell, Dr Mairead Hourigan, Dr Neasa Ní Chuaig, Mr Ivan Daly, Dr Deirdre Brady, Dr Ruth Bourke, Dr John O’Shea, Dr Mary Moloney, Dr Sandra Ryan, Aisling Knox, Frank White and Mahon Kennedy.

Members of the self-assessment (SAT) team.

The SAT conducted a comprehensive review of gender equality involving a faculty-wide survey and multiple focus groups with staff and students - the results of which were compared with results from similar academic departments and institutions. A final self-assessment report was issued to the Athena Swan judging panel earlier this year. In September 2025, the Faculty received the news that the bronze application had been successful and work now focuses on implementing the five year action plan. Click here for more about Faculty of Education Athena Swan Bronze Award.