National Network

Women stronger together

We’re home to the first and only cross-sector network for all women working in higher education

Our community has grown to over 10,500 women, trans women and non-binary people who value a female-centred space to connect, share, and thrive.

After 10 years, we’re currently reviewing the membership experience to make it even more valuable. You can still join today and you’ll be among the first to benefit from what’s coming next.

Want to shape the future membership experience with us? We’d love your input. Get in touch with team@whenequality.orgfor a chat.

Become a member

Network aims:

To create a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment for those who want to unite as women, trans women and non-binary staff from across all roles, backgrounds, organisations and disciplines in the sector
To build helpful connections and spark new ideas
To amplify voices and stories
To foster supportiveness and positivity
To encourage members to know what their story is and how to articulate it

Benefits of joining:

Boost your knowledge, skills, confidence and connections
Advance your personal, professional and career aspirations
Uncover opportunities for collaboration, ideation and exploration
Get support and advice as you work through issues and challenges

Membership criteria

Free membership is open to all women, trans women and non-binary people who:

work in higher education institutions or sector-specific organisations
are comfortable in a female-centred community

As a member, you will receive:

access to our welcoming community
invitations to our bespoke webinar series
access to our searchable membership directory
access to active discussion forums
opportunities to amplify your voice through our blog and speaking events
exclusive first access to in-person events
50% discounts to paid events