Sian 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 pressure
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 ways to empower women in academia
By embracing diversity and promoting inclusion, we provide equal opportunities and ready our students for a globalised world, not only improving the quality of education, but laying the foundation for a more compassionate and just society
Gender 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 roles
Representation 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)
Human rights scholar and award-winning author Kathryn Sikkink talks about her work with the Harvard Votes Challenge, how young people are more savvy about misinformation than older generations and why, in this year of elections, democracy needs protection
Working in an industry that shapes the lives of future generations, it is crucial to ensure that your decisions positively impact students’ educational journeys and contribute to the overall growth and success of the institution, writes Arunima K V
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
Hypermobility 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 North
Universities are perfectly placed to help start-ups get off the ground. Alan Murray, Robert Crammond and Kingsley Omeihe advise on how best to get your students thinking with a business mindset
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 political discussion and why voting is like bungee jumping
From 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 disorder
As the UK higher education sector battles a perfect storm, Emma Flynn stresses the importance of building strong teams around female leaders
Tackling the campus mental health crisis requires a collaborative approach with healthcare providers, student support professionals and educators working together, writes Ruth Bauer White
For too long ‘lived experience’ has been an inadequate requirement for jobs that make decisions for people with disabilities, and recruitment practices need to change, write Paul Harpur and Brooke Szücs