Advancing Gender Equality in Higher Education

The International Association of Universities (IAU) was pleased to be represented at the EWORA 2025 Conference by IAU Vice Presidnet Inga Zaleniene, Rector, Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania. The conference is concluding today at Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Lisbon.

With the theme “Gender Equality in the Academy is Fragile: Is Values-Led Leadership the Answer?”, this year’s event brought together academic leaders and experts to reflect on the state of gender equality in higher education and the importance of values-driven leadership.

From inclusive policies to the role of AI in academic spaces, discussions throughout the two-day programme highlighted the need for more equitable, resilient, and ethical institutions. The IAU remains committed to promoting inclusive leadership across the global higher education sector.

Learn more about the conference here.