In honor of International Women’s Day 2024, the IAU and EWORA invited interested participants and experts in higher education to discuss the challenges that remain for gender equality in academic institutions, including invisible barriers and the notorious ’glass ceiling’ that prevents women from progressing to senior positions. University leaders have the responsibility to put in place policies that actively encourage and support staff in their career paths and professional development. Speakers included university leaders and experts in the field from IAU and EWORA Member universities, who will presented examples of good practice and institutional and organisational perspectives.
Speakers:
Marisa Richmond, Professor, History and Women’s and Gender Studies, Middle Tennessee State University, USA
Patricia Ruiz Bravo López, Director, UNESCO Chair on Gender Equality in Higher Education Institutions, PUCP Peru
Louise Morley, Emeritus Professor, Centre for Higher Education and Equity Research (CHEER), University of Sussex, UK
Maria Lantz, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Culture and Society, Malmö University, Sweden
Moderators:
Kerstin Tham, Rector, Malmö University, Sweden and President, EWORA
Inga Žalėnienė, Rector, Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania; IAU Vice-President; and EWOA Board Member
Hulya Caglayan, General Secretary, EWORA
Hilligje van’t Land, Secretary General, IAU