How to factor family into higher educationPractical advice for universities to support staff, faculty and students with parenting and caring responsibilitiesCampus contributors, Eliza ComptonCampus
What must change? Towards gender-equitable and inclusive academic communitiesUniversity leadership has a responsibility to support gender equity that goes beyond simply holding senior roles, writes Lily Kong. Here, she calls for changes in career pathways, workload allocation and service expectations to open space for more womenLily KongSingapore Management University
Conversations that drive grassroots innovation in higher educationWhen university resources are limited, innovation doesn’t always begin with boardroom decisions or major funding. Sometimes it starts with one conversation and a willingness to act on it. Here’s how university staff can drive change through grassroots leadership initiativesPenny TriantafillouThe University of Warwick
How to reshape your curriculum to fight misogynyEmbed critical art and media literacy into your students’ learning and equip them with the tools to understand and question the misogynistic ideologies that persist in society. Here are six strategies to do soKatarzyna KosmalaUniversity of the West of Scotland
‘We need to be united, confident and proud of who we are’: thoughts on the Supreme Court rulingHow can universities support gender-non-conforming members of their communities in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman?Pippa Catterall University of Westminster
How to humanise engineering education and why we mustDespite years of effort across the education sector, engineering sciences are still not gender equitable. Incorporating more social sciences into engineering education could help address the imbalance Rich McIlroyUniversity of Southampton
Campus talks: what Indigenous knowledge brings to higher educationTwo Indigenous university leaders explain how their institutions support First Nations’ participation in higher education, create space for community and build trust in postcolonial environmentsAngie Bruce, Te Kawehau HoskinsUniversity of Manitoba, The University of Auckland
Low-cost ways to support women academicsOffering mentorship opportunities, supporting peer groups and addressing bias are some of the ways institutions can support women academicsAsri Saraswati The University of Indonesia
We need to dismantle the promotion patriarchy in academia from the insideWomen in academia are promoted at far lower rates than their male peers and are under-represented in senior positions. To fix this, universities will need to embrace systemic change Rachael JeffersonCharles Sturt University
How we used data to reveal the extent of sexual misconduct within the UK surgical workforceThe Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery’s Breaking the Silence report hit the front pages after exposing the extent of sexual harassment among surgical staff, even taking place in operating theatres. Here’s how data were keyCarrie NewlandsUniversity of Surrey
Campus talks: supporting student success at all stages of the university journeyUniversity of Chester vice-chancellor Eunice Simmons talks about effective strategies for widening access and embedding equity in higher educationEunice SimmonsUniversity of Chester
Childcare for students and academics needs resources and relationshipsHandling a challenging academic workload along with parenting responsibilities is complicated. Support, connection to resources and access to reliable childcare are all needed for parenting students and professionals to succeedKim ThomasonVirginia Tech
Balancing books and babies: empowering graduate-student parentsJuggling academics with family responsibilities is complicated. Barbara Hoopes shares advice on supporting and empowering graduate students who are parentsBarbara HoopesVirginia Tech
Supporting parent academics through staff networksThe power of a combined voice can make working life easier for university faculty and staff with children. Here, Judith Lock lays out the challenges of mixing parenthood with academia and how networks lead to more family-friendly campuses Judith LockUniversity of Southampton
What can universities do to support academic couples?What elements can make a university stand out as being partner-friendly? Here are ways for institutions to support academics in dual-career partnerships – and boost their ability to attract and retain the best talent Torin Monahan, Jill A. Fisher University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A sustainable strategy for educating the next generation of African youthYoung women and men from African countries will soon comprise the most significant group of globally mobile students. What if universities met them with a sustainable, positive vision for their communities and the host institutions? Here are practical strategies and resourcesMelissa Aberle-GrasseGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
How to become a university administrator – and why you shouldMany career paths lead towards administration. Arina Ziganshina draws on her own experiences to offer adviceArina ZiganshinaDubai Medical University
Infertility is a private struggle that requires open and supportive solutionsWith infertility on the rise, is it time for universities to consider how they support staff struggling with fertility? Devon Oakley-Hogg shares a first-hand account of her failed IVF cycles and how the experience has left her craving change Devon Oakley-HoggUniversity of Glasgow
In a precarious academy, how can migrant academics survive – and thrive?In this extract from their book, ‘Migrant Academics’ Narratives of Precarity and Resilience in Europe’, Olga Burlyuk and Ladan Rahbari explore the ways precarity presents itself in academiaOlga Burlyuk, Ladan RahbariUniversity of Amsterdam
Emotionally challenging research and researcher well-beingResearchers who navigate emotionally challenging topics need support that includes well-being plans, advice on handling distress and risk assessment guidance, writes Tina Skinner. Her work has led to a series of resources for universitiesTina SkinnerUniversity of Bath
Confessions of an Athena Swan chairServing on an EDI or gender-equity committee can be not only rewarding but strategic for the advancement of your professional journey, writes Jana Sadeh. Here’s how to do it well, based on her experienceJana SadehUniversity of Southampton
Campus talks: how to lead a university from the frontDe Montfort University vice-chancellor Katie Normington talks about leadership, why change is best undertaken quickly, what ballet taught her about resilience and persistence, and how to empower others to realise their potentialKatie NormingtonDe Montfort University
From prams to postgraduate degrees: how universities can support student parentsEducators play a crucial role in getting student parents the support they need. Mia Burleigh, drawing on her own experience, offers seven tipsMia BurleighUniversity of the West of Scotland
Seven exercises to incorporate into your gender studies classesIt can be challenging to come up with new and interesting ways to educate your students on gender issues. Eunice Costilla Cruz outlines seven waysEunice Costilla Cruz Tecnológico de Monterrey
Six ways to embed an inclusive feminist pedagogy into business educationTo challenge the status quo and entrenched biases of business education, we need to implement a feminist pedagogy. Nora Grasselli offers six ways to do soNora GrasselliESMT Berlin
Addressing the leaky pipeline in academia: strategies to attract and retain women scientistsAttracting more female researchers is one part of the work towards gender equity in science. Here, Anna Ginès i Fabrellas offers four actions to support women pursuing academic careersAnna Ginès i FabrellasEsade
‘Gender equality is more rewarding than just ticking a box’A whole-culture change to dismantle structural barriers has included mentoring, promotions workshops, and childcare and family leave support. Here are reflections on 25 years of advancing gender equality at Queen’s University BelfastKaren McCloskeyQueen’s University Belfast
How to choose an app that will encourage reporting of sexual violence on campusResponsible technology can enhance university responses to gender-based violence reports. Here, Heather Flowe and Laura Stevens share what to look for and demand when choosing an app or platformHeather D. Flowe, Laura M. StevensUniversity of Birmingham
Playing the promotion game: how to navigate upshifting Done well, upshifting helps you to gain experience and develop capabilities that support your career development and promotion prospects, write educators at the University of BristolRushana Khusainova, Rachael Lamb, Nicki Newman The University of Bristol
How to manage parental leave for university staffParental leave presents challenges for the parent and the workplace, writes Judith Lock. Here are some dos and don’ts for before, during and after the leave period that aim to smooth the return to work and fix academia’s leaky pipelineJudith LockUniversity of Southampton
Eight ways to be a better leader in higher education and beyondBeing brave enough to make decisions without worrying about failure is important. Lead the way and you can inspire and develop your team, writes Padma RaniPadma Rani Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Strategies for nurturing ambition in female studentsNurturing ambition in female students is crucial for their personal and professional growth. By highlighting diverse role models from various fields and empowering our students to strive for more, we can set them up for successGeetha MaiyaManipal Academy of Higher Education
Five leadership tips for women in higher educationThe first woman of Indian heritage to head a Russell Group business school shares leadership insights for women in higher education, from mentorship and resilience to self-discovery and embracing your unique identityPalie Smart The University of Bristol
Let’s work together to build an environment that women can thrive inTo move up the ladder in academia, women need a strong community around them. May Lim recounts her experiencesMay LimSingapore Institute of Technology
Finding – and raising – my voice as a Black female leader in higher educationWomen 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 – from the power of persistence to harnessing her creativity Menah PrattVirginia Tech
How to help young women see themselves as coders, inventors and engineersFemale students can be overlooked in STEM fields. Janille Smith-Colin shares four ways to empower tomorrow’s engineering leaders to find their voice and the determination to use itJanille Smith-ColinSMU Lyle School of Engineering
Questions for the next stage of university leadershipWhat 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 GoldfarbKatia Paz GoldfarbMontclair State University
Three principles for leadership in academiaReflecting on her personal journey, Catherine Moran shares the key guidelines that have shaped her leadership as a woman in higher education in times of changeCatherine MoranUniversity of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Empowering female students is essential for building an equitable futureWhen we empower women in higher education, we advocate for social change, promote gender equality and enable them to play an active role in their communitiesPaulina VargasCETYS Universidad
Campus talks: an interview with Sian Beilock, president of DartmouthSian Beilock, the first woman elected president of Dartmouth in the institution’s 250-year history, speaks about female leadership in higher education and performing under pressureSian BeilockDartmouth
Effective levers to foster women – specifically women of colour – into leadership rolesGender and race disparities persist in leadership roles within academic institutions. Here, Menah Pratt shares her advice on effective levers to foster women of colour into leadership rolesMenah PrattVirginia Tech
The three key ingredients to female success in academiaThe 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 ways to empower women in academiaLisa Eiden-DillowColorado State University Global
The tough road to leadership as a woman in higher educationRepresentation matters, writes Marcheta Evans. Here, she offers advice for institutions and educators about the life lessons they need to pass to female scholars (and one for men, too)Marcheta P. EvansMontclair State University
Empowering ambition: student affairs’ role in supporting women studentsStudent 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 studentsFrances KeeneVirginia Tech
Advancing women in academia: geographical mobility and the path to successHypermobility has brought opportunities for career advancement in academia, but it comes with expectations and gender-based barriers, writes Lily Kong, especially when international events are focused on the Global NorthLily KongSingapore Management University
A road map to diagnosis and support for autistic women in higher educationFrom the journey to diagnosis to the laws that protect employees with autism, this resource sheds light on how to navigate the academic world with this disorderImogen VarleDe Montfort University
Use teamwork to erode the glass cliffAs the UK higher education sector battles a perfect storm, Emma Flynn stresses the importance of building strong teams around female leadersEmma FlynnThe University of Warwick
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 Alvarez-Robinson. Here, she offers practical strategies based on her own experience Sonia Alvarez-RobinsonGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
How to clear the path for the next generation of women in academiaThe 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 to beSal JarvisUniversity of Westminster
To give female students an equal educational experience, we need to promote womenFemale 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 helped her succeed in a male-dominated worldCatherine BransonAdelaide University
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