Ruth Gilligan

Ruth Gilligan is an accomplished professional in the field of equality and diversity, currently serving as the Assistant Director for Equality Charters at Advance HE since August 2018, where Ruth leads the Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charters. Previously, Ruth held roles at the Equality Challenge Unit, including Athena SWAN Manager, overseeing significant operations and assessments related to gender equality initiatives across the UK, Republic of Ireland, and Australia. Ruth also played a pivotal role in expanding the Athena SWAN Charter into the Republic of Ireland. Ruth's experience includes strategic policy work at Science Foundation Ireland, content creation for the Royal Society of Chemistry, and a strong academic background with a PhD from the University of Cambridge in Chemistry.