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Our team
We are a small team with big ambitions! We practice what we preach. Most of us work part-time and flexibly. We see this as an important part of how we operate as we strive for a better working environment for everyone. You can contact us using the details below. If it’s someone’s non-working day, bear…
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Our history
We were established in 1992 in memory of Professor Daphne Jackson – the UK’s first female Professor of Physics and a tireless advocate for women’s rights. Who was Professor Daphne Jackson? Professor Daphne Jackson was appointed Professor of Physics at the University of Surrey in 1971 – the first female Professor of Physics in the…
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What makes us unique?
We’re the only charity in the UK that works with returners across all areas of research and technical professions. We specifically focus on people who need our help the most – those who have had a career break for two years or more, whether taken for family, caring or health reasons. Our fellowships are fully…
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Work for us
We currently have no vacancies within our Team. If you are interested in working for us, check back soon! Volunteering Occasionally, we have volunteering roles within our team. If you are interested in volunteering, or know someone who might be, please contact our Chief Executive, Dr Katie Perry via katie.perry@surrey.ac.uk We can’t guarantee a place…
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Events and training
Daphne Jackson Training Courses We run six training courses tailor-made for Daphne Jackson Fellows. They provide fellows with an opportunity to learn new skills, aiding their success in their fellowship and beyond. Our courses are facilitated by professional trainers and are held at locations around the UK. Contact our Events Lead, Deirdre to find out…
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We’re working to ensure everyone feels included, valued, and recognised. Our community includes people from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. At the Daphne Jackson Trust, we know that this diversity makes us stronger as an organisation and benefits the wider research environment that we’re all working in. We promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across all…
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Awards
Here at the Daphne Jackson Trust, we and our fellows strive to change the research landscape, promoting the importance of returners, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, and women in STEM. We have been honoured to be nominated, shortlisted, and granted a number of awards in recognition of our work. Recent shortlisting and awards include: 2024 The…
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Daphne Jackson Policies
Our Policies We review our policies regularly and try to make sure that they are both fair and reflect our core values and ethos. If you have any questions about these or any of our policies please email djmft@surrey.ac.uk