Changing the status quo

Hosting bold, meaningful events to support women in higher education

Upcoming events

All events are currently taking place online.

How to be a great mentor

12.30-13.30, 26th February 2021

This training will be co-led by WHEN colleagues at Loughborough University and Oxford University. Members who are already part of the mentoring scheme, are planning on joining or who just want a general refresher about getting the most out of mentoring are very welcome to attend.

Join the mentoring scheme

14.00-15.00, 2nd March 2021

We aim to support 10,000 positive career moves for our members over the coming years and that's why we're running a mentoring scheme. Open to all members to join as mentors, mentees or both, join this event to enrol. You'll be signed up, given and introduction and we'll give you an orientation before you join.

How to be a great mentee

12.30-13.30, 5th March 2021

Networking: For mothers with babies and toddlers

10.00-11.00, 10th March 2021

Whether you have returned to work or are on maternity leave, there's no doubt that the last months won't have been as you'd have hoped or imagined. We come together to share insights and experiences and to feel connected and supported. For anyone feeling isolated or concerned, especially please join us for a friendly, informal get together.

Network of women's networks workshop

13.30-15.30, 15th March 2021

Together we will consider how women’s networks, united, can influence lasting change. It will be led by three members of the WHEN team who are all Co-Chairs of their University women's networks: Deborah Sloan (Ulster), Yasmin Ali (DMU) and Jenna Townend (Loughborough).

Leveraging male allies: together we are stronger

14.00-15.00, 23rd March 2021

We are delighted to welcome our male colleagues, friends and allies to join us as we explore and seek to maximise the roles of our male allies. Dr Manuel Alonso and Prof Andy Dainty both based at Loughborough University will provide personal reflections on why gender equality is important to them and share tips for being an advocate and ally.