Collecting demographic data on gender is a standard part of our research activities. We encourage all members of the Department, including student researchers to avoid using simple binary response options in research surveys obtaining information on gender.

Not everyone categorises themselves in line with male/female pronouns. There are plenty of discussions which speak to the benefits of making visible preferred pronouns as this can support allyship for those who identify as non-binary. We are encouraging members of our Department to make visible their self-identified pronouns such as via email signatures and staff webpages.

Edge Hill University is forthcoming in supporting women in leadership through offering fully-funded places on the Aurora Leadership Scheme . The Department of Psychology has capitalised on this in which a number of our senior female staff members have attended this programme. Edge Hill University also runs an Aurora Mentoring Scheme, which Aurora alumni are encouraged to engage in as a means of supporting other colleagues on the scheme. Find out more about the Aurora Scheme from Professor Helen Newall based on her experiences as an Aurora participant.