Wisdom from women leaders in higher education

By Laura.Duckett, 7 March, 2024
Multicoloured graphic collage of women pursuing different social and professional activities
Advice for women in higher education from leaders of institutions across the globe
Wisdom from women leaders in higher education
Advice for women in higher education from leaders of institutions across the globe
Multicoloured graphic collage of women pursuing different social and professional activities

This March, we celebrate the inspiring journeys of women in higher education leadership positions with a collection of resources that highlights the challenges, triumphs and unique perspectives that shape the female experience in institutions across the world. Whether breaking barriers in STEM fields, redefining leadership paradigms or empowering our female students, our contributors act as advocates for an inclusive academy.

Increasing opportunities for women in higher education
Resources
By Eliza.Compton, 16 February, 2024

When good enough is not enough

Women shaking hands
Back your own abilities and let your talents be seen, writes Verna Yiu. Here, she shares lessons from her own career journey on how women can increase opportunities for themselves and each other
Reading time
4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 1 March, 2024

Empowering ambition: student affairs’ role in supporting women students

Three young female college students
Student affairs departments, often the heartbeat of campus life and well-being, can significantly influence the personal and professional development of women university students. Here, Frances Keene looks at proven ways to nurture and support female students
Reading time
4minutes
Female professor holding a pile of books standing in front of a university building
Female leadership in higher education
Resources
By Eliza.Compton, 5 March, 2024

Three principles for leadership in academia

Women in leadership concept
Reflecting on her personal journey, Catherine Moran shares the key guidelines that have shaped her leadership as a woman in higher education in times of change
Woman opening a door to her university building
By kiera.obrien, 28 February, 2024

Use teamwork to erode the glass cliff

A woman jumps from one rock ledge to another
As the UK higher education sector battles a perfect storm, Emma Flynn stresses the importance of building strong teams around female leaders
Reading time
3minutes
Career advice
Resources
By Eliza.Compton, 5 February, 2024

How academics can ‘stay put’ without ‘staying still’

Plant growing from seedling to flower
Moving universities for career advancement is a common practice in academia. But what happens if you want to remain in the same institution? Here, Doune Macdonald shares how to keep progressing into new roles and responsibilities
Reading time
3minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 8 February, 2024

How to turn down a promotion without losing face

Two office workers having a conversation
Being offered a promotion might be satisfying, but if it doesn’t align with your career goals, you should not feel obligated to accept the job, writes Shwetha Mudabagilu Krishnapp
Reading time
4minutes
Scales with a male and female symbol on each end balancing
An intersectional approach
Resources
By Eliza.Compton, 22 February, 2024

Leaving a legacy as a Black female leader in higher education

Black female academic at desk
Women of colour can leave a legacy that endures far beyond their tenures, writes Menah Pratt. Here, she shares her experience with racism and sexism and describes actions that leave a mark on institutions and students and defy under-representation
Reading time
4minutes