Changing the status quo

Hosting bold, meaningful events to support women in higher education

Upcoming events

All events are currently taking place online

100 Black Women Professors NOW: Initiative launching

14.00-15.30, 2nd June 2021

There are only 35 Black Women Professors in UK Higher Education. This has got to change and we must take action now. That's why we are launching the 100 Black Women Professors NOW programme. We will be working with Black Women Academics and their institutions to take meaningful action and speed up the pace, accelerating career progression now and for the future. Join us as we mark this exciting milestone in the development of the programme and formally launch the initiative.

Women on Boards and in non-exec Director Roles

10.00 - 11.00am 9th June 2021

Have you ever considered joining a board, becoming a non-executive Director? We hear from Fiona Hathorn, CEO of Women on Boards as she explains the 7 Reasons why being on a board is good for you, society and your career.

WHEN's annual conference: The Future is Ours:

6th - 10th September 2021

We are so excited to announce dates for this year's conference: The Future is Ours. We will come together to embrace uncertainty, challenge our institutions and ourselves. Spread over a week for ultimate convenience and flexibility, we will be joined by a range of impressive women from across and beyond the higher education sector. This is the highlight of the year for WHEN members and something you do not want to miss.