This is a voluntary ex ante transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice acknowledges that the Higher Education Authority proposes to contract with Advance HE for the continued provision of support and in respect of the administration of the Athena Swan Charter.

nder equality. The Athena Swan Charter Ireland was adapted in line with the findings of a national consultation in 2021 and redeveloped in the context of the Irish higher education system. Athena Swan Ireland is now embedded in Irish higher education, with 118 awards now held by institutions and dep

artments (113 Bronze, 5 Silver). Advance HE is the only entity nationally or internationally that can provide access to the Athena Swan Charter for Irish Higher Education Institutions. A change in supplier would oblige the contracting autho