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Finding – and raising – my voice as a Black female leader in higher education
Women of colour face a formidable set of challenges in the quest to find their place and voice in higher education . Menah Pratt shares the lessons learned in her journey – …
Questions for the next stage of university leadership
What do I want my legacy as a woman leader to be ? These questions can provide a road map for reflection on and planning an academic career , writes Katia Paz Goldfarb
Three principles for leadership in academia
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 …
Empowering female students is essential for building an equitable future
When we empower women in higher education , we advocate for social change , promote gender equality and enable them to play an active role in their communities
THE podcast : an interview with Sian Beilock , president of Dartmouth
Sian Beilock , the first woman elected president of Dartmouth in the institution ’ s 250 - year history , speaks about female leadership in higher education and …
The three key ingredients to female success in academia
The number of female presidents in US institutions is rising , but there ’ s still work to do for women in leadership to achieve equality . Lisa Eiden - Dillow outlines three …
Effective levers to foster women – specifically women of colour – into leadership roles
Gender and race disparities persist in leadership roles within academic institutions . Here , Menah Pratt shares her advice on effective levers to foster women …
The tough road to leadership as a woman in higher education
Representation matters , writes Marcheta Evans . Here , she offers advice for institutions and educators about the life lessons they need to pass to female …
Advancing women in academia : geographical mobility and the path to success
Hypermobility has brought opportunities for career advancement in academia , but it comes with expectations and gender - based barriers , writes Lily Kong , especially when …
THE podcast : how to turn university students into engaged citizens – and voters
Political scientists , in the US and the UK , discuss how universities can support Generation Z to engage with the democratic process , how to foster safe and open …
Use teamwork to erode the glass cliff
As the UK higher education sector battles a perfect storm , Emma Flynn stresses the importance of building strong teams around female leaders
How to clear the path for the next generation of women in academia
The women who come next shouldn ’ t have to break down barriers or sneak in the back door to succeed in higher education . Sal Jarvis outlines what she wants her legacy …
How to face adversity and change in higher education with resilience
In times of stress and uncertainty , university leaders must model calmness , clarity and confidence in their ability to respond to and recover from challenges , writes Sonia …
To give female students an equal educational experience , we need to promote women
Female representation in leadership roles is crucial to show young women that success can be theirs too . Catherine Branson explains how her life and career have …
Women ’ s leadership is vital in the evolving landscape of higher education
The higher education sector is facing unprecedented changes since the pandemic , with technology evolving at a faster rate than ever . Becky Takeda - Tinker …
Addressing sexual misconduct in higher education , part one : prevention
Sexual harassment and violence perpetrated by academic faculty or staff towards students and early career researchers is a complex issue that …
Let ’ s celebrate the qualities women bring to higher education leadership
Ş erife Ey ü po ğ lu reflects on her experiences in higher education and the benefits women ’ s leadership styles can offer
Changing campus protests from disruptions to learning opportunities
Higher education leaders should use student activism to develop leadership and negotiation skills , argue Blair Glaser and Richard Nodell
Three ways to support women ’ s career progression in higher education
Women outnumber men among university graduates , yet female leaders are in the minority when it comes to leadership positions in higher education . Sandy Jones …
When good enough is not enough
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 …
THE podcast : an interview with James Purnell , president and vice - chancellor of University of the Arts London
The president and vice - chancellor of the University of the Arts London talks about how AI will affect the creative sector , the connection between cities , commerce and …
Gender equality is more than a box - ticking exercise – let ’ s champion it
The higher education sector is ideally placed to inspire talented women and improve the gender balance in the workplace . Kate Allum advocates for the power of self - belief
How to support your staff during personal crises
A little - discussed aspect of leadership is how to support faculty and staff during times of trouble . Here , Helen Norris offers advice for making space and effective communication
The challenges facing female leaders in higher education – and how to address them
Women still face many hurdles on the road to leadership in higher education . Qiuling Chao outlines how we can overcome them
How academics can ‘ stay put ’ without ‘ staying still ’
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 …
Six tips for when you ’ re moving up into management
Making the leap into administration can feel daunting , but Ya ğ mur Ç erkez ’ s advice will help you to develop the skills and strategies you need to thrive
Could Athenian democracy improve the quality of science ?
What if universities were governed according to the open culture that drives scientific research itself ? Zoltan Dienes and J ö rg Huber look at an ancient model for …
How to make the move from academia to academic administration
Transitioning from academia to academic administration requires proactivity and a desire to learn . Here are some tips to help you prepare
Embedding lean practices in higher education
How can university processes be more efficient and sustainable ? Here ’ s how one continuous improvement team took a viral approach to efficiency through lean …
What are the key components of an effective lifelong - learning culture ?
Continuing engagement with education doesn ’ t just happen . Universities need to put the right elements in place to support a culture of lifelong learning , writes Cheong …
‘ Resilience is grit amid uncertainty ’
In this extract from ‘ The Resilient University ’ , Freeman Hrabowski and co - authors offer the resources and mindset that higher education institutions need to develop to …
It ’ s time to fully support promotions on the education pathway
Specialist teaching roles such as librarians and learning designers may not map perfectly on to criteria for professorial posts , but they make significant contributions to …
Building technical skills across universities starts with understanding what is possible
How can we encourage staff and students to build their technical skills ? Inkpath founder John Miles explains
How can universities increase diversity in spin - out founders ?
Ensuring that all talented researchers can participate in spin - out leadership is core to translating world - leading discoveries into innovative and impactful businesses , …
Multilayered interventions to foster community relationships
Key components of positive community engagement include institutional - , faculty - and course - level links , writes Tom Williamson . Here , he offers a road map for …
How to transform a failing institution
Following the University of East London ’ s shortlisting for University of the Year award at the Times Higher Education 2023 Awards , Dean Curtis offers advice for driving …
Approach with caution : why education faculty should engage public intellectualism
The public debate on intellectualism is failing to consider education experts . Ali and Davin Carr - Chellman find the ways to reclaim the narrative
