How to Champion Yourself

13:00 GMT | Thursday, 16 June 2022 | Webinar recording is available now >>

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We are excited to announce that jobs.ac.uk is collaborating with Women-Space to host an exclusive webinar on ‘How to Champion Yourself’.

Many women find it difficult to speak about their strengths and achievements. Research from Indeed demonstrates that whilst women find other women’s accomplishments motivating, they avoid talking about their own successes and even downplay their merits.

Drawing on a wealth of experience, Christina Hughes and a panel of leaders in higher education will provide insight into how you can claim your space as an awe-inspiring woman, without sounding boastful.

Session topics:

• Learn why it is insufficient to simply tell women to self-promote
• Have a better understanding of when it’s acceptable to draw attention to your achievements
• Hear about different techniques that can enhance your visibility and support other women
• Understand why it is sometimes good to talk about your failures
• Your questions answered in a live Q & A session

Webinar recording is available now >>

Panellists:

Professor Christina Hughes CEO Women-Space

 

Professor Christina Hughes has held senior leadership roles in three large universities in the UK and is an internationally recognised feminist researcher with over 15 book publications. Christina set up Women-Space to build community, provide support and create the change that will enable women to thrive in the academy.

Professor Kiran Trehan, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Partnerships and Engagement, University of York

Professor Kiran Trehan is Pro- Vice Chancellor for Partnerships and Engagement and Professor of  Entrepreneurship at The University of York. Professor Trehan is a key contributor to debates on leadership, enterprise development and diversity in small firms. She has led several policy and business support initiatives. Professor Trehan has extensively published in high quality journal, policy reports, books and book chapters in the field. Her work has been supported by grants from a full range of research funding bodies.

Professor Kathy Harvey, Associate Dean, Said Business School, University of Oxford

Kathy Harvey is Associate Dean for postgraduate degree programmes at Saïd Business School. She is a founding member of the school’s coaching community and a board advisor to two start-up companies. During her time at Oxford, she developed the school’s open enrolment executive education and transformed the Executive MBA, directing the programme and re-focusing its globalisation content. Kathy began her career in broadcast journalism before moving into academia, working as a political correspondent at the BBC and later as a freelance writer. She is a trustee of the Orwell Foundation, and a Fellow of Keble College, Oxford.

Dr Letizia Gramaglia, Head of Academic Development and Director of the Warwick International, Warwick International Higher Education Academy

Dr Letizia Gramaglia is Head of Academic Development and Director of the Warwick International Higher Education Academy (WIHEA). She is a National Teaching Fellow and a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and has led educational projects on inclusive pedagogies and assessment. She is responsible for the strategic leadership of development for academic staff who teach, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and sector trends.

Nicola Owen, Deputy Chief Executive (Operations), Lancaster University

Nicola Owen is the Deputy Chief Executive (Operations) at Lancaster University. Together with the Director of Finance, she leads the Professional Services at Lancaster. As Deputy Chief Executive (Operations), she is the Head of Administration. As Secretary, she has responsibility for the operation of governance and support to Council as well as a number of other legal, governance and licensing roles. Nicola has been elected to the position of Chair of the Association of Heads of University Administration, a position she will take up as of 1 April 2020 for a period of three years.

Professor Nona McDuff , OBE, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Solent University, Southampton

Professor Nona McDuff was awarded an OBE for her services to higher education and is a National Teaching Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Nona’s leadership has focused on equality, diversity, and inclusion in teaching, leadership, and research. She is passionate about widening access and is dedicated to ensuring inclusion in higher education is recognised as an essential measure of quality in teaching and professional services. Nona is currently a member of the British Council’s Education Advisory Group, the Advance HE Peer Review Quality Committee, and the Widening Participation Adviser to the National Saturday Club. She has been a panel member of the Teaching Excellence Framework, a member of the UUK’s Racial Harassment Advisory Group, and a member of the ministerial Social Mobility Advisory Group which has prioritised the challenges and barriers students face in Higher Education.

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