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The UKRC
The UKRC is the UK Government's lead organisation for the provision of advice, services and policy consultation regarding the under-representation of women in science, engineering, technology and the built environment (SET). The organisation is funded by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and was launched in 2004 The central base is located in Bradford in the North of England but there are also centres in South East England, South Yorkshire, Scotland and Wales The UKRC works with employers; professional bodies; education institutions; women's organisations and networks; policy institutes; sector skills councils; the government and many others to promote gender equality in SET.

Women of Outstanding Achievement in SET
The UKRC’s Women of Outstanding Achievement Photographic Exhibition is a collection of portraits that profile outstanding women within science, engineering and technology. It is an annual award which was launched in 2006. Nominations open in November of each year and the awards are announced in March of the following year. The photographs, produced by photographer Robert Taylor, appear in an annual exhibition.

The SET Fair Standard
The SET Fair Standard is the gender equality award for businesses and organisations in science, engineering and technology (SET), including the built environment and IT. Launched in 2009, it gives public recognition for excellence in gender equality in SET sectors. The SET Fair Standard is run by the UKRC, and is independently assessed and moderated by experts in gender equality and SET sectors. The SET Fair Standard is customised for:


 * Corporates and large organisations
 * Small and medium sized organisations
 * Professional Institutions
 * Research facilities and Councils and Network organisations (such as sector skills councils)
 * Further education and training providers

The CEO Charter
The UKRC’s Chief Executive Officer Charter (CEO) is a commitment to gender equality that is signed by employers and organisations in the science, engineering, technology and built environment sectors (SET). It is also open to employers and organisations that have staff, members or students in those fields. By the end of 2010, more than 160 businesses and organisations had signed the award, including The Institute of Physics , Google, Transport for London, Glaxo Smith Kline and Engineering UK.

Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science
The Athena SWAN Charter, launched in 2005, recognises good employment practice for women working in science, engineering and technology (SET) in higher education and research. Any university or research institution is able to to apply for membership.