1:30pm - 5:15pm
Wednesday 4 March 2026
Together We Thrive: Surrey Business School’s Athena Swan Festival
University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 7XH
We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for the upcoming Athena Swan Festival, taking place on Wednesday 4 March 2026. We have an engaging afternoon programme, with a range of inspiring speakers and thought-provoking sessions.
Event programme
| 1:30pm: Arrival and poster exhibition |
2pm: Welcome Dr YingFei Héliot |
2:05pm: In Conversation with...Magnea Hjálmarsdóttir Magnea was the Managing Director of Icelandair Hotels from 2005-2021 and served on the executive board of the group from 2011-2019. Chair: Dr. YingFei Héliot |
3:05pm: Tea and coffee, networking and poster exhibition Showcase of Athena Swan related research at SBS. |
3:30pm: ‘Return Journey: How to get back to work and thrive after a career break’ Presentation by Julianne Miles |
3:45pm: ‘Facilitating Re-Entry: Career Break, Return To Work Journey and Initiatives’ Panellists: Julianne Miles, Jazmine Gouldbourne, Magnea Hjálmarsdóttir, Professor Sam Aryee Chairs: Dr Cécile Guillaume and Dr YingFei Héliot |
4:45pm: Closing remarks Dr YingFei Héliot |
| 5:15pm: Close |
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