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Women in research - a conversation between Sussex Research Hive Scholars

One day we sat and ranted about our lives in academia as women, and women of colour. For two of us (Andrea and dyuti) this was also with regards to an academic institution not in our home country. This piece strings together our conversations, frustrations, thoughts, anger, helplessness and doesn’t aim to offer solutions but hold some space, some resonance in our words.

Academic women and Higher Education: some progress but a long way to go

Academia: a world of research and innovation, a field characterised by its drive to push the boundaries of knowledge. Yet in spite of this, in terms of female representation at all levels of the sector, we still have a long way to go. Despite considerable progress over the last few decades, in academia, women continue to face barriers to selection, promotion, recognition in work.

Research, Editor's PicksKimberley SimpsonMarch 18, 2020women in academia, Higher Education, gender, leadership

Top 10 recommended resources for women in academia

In our second post for Academic Book Week we wanted to take the opportunity to highlight some of the fantastic resources that there are available to help support, encourage and develop women in academia. From blogs to books, to influential social media accounts and reports, the literature out there is both vast and dynamic.