Professor Amaka Offiah (she/her) and Dr Hope Thackray (she/they) discuss how to support under-represented groups through academic practice.

Join Professor Kate Reed and Professor Jenny Pickerill as they discuss their experiences of sexism in the Academy.

An empowering 90-minute workshop where participants will learn to acknowledge, share and celebrate what makes them remarkable in the workplace and beyond.

GTAs play a crucial role in supporting and teaching students. Often the development of teaching skills is happening alongside research which can prove challenging. This event brings together a panel of women who are either currently working as a GTA at the University, who started their teaching careers as a GTA or who currently work supporting GTAs. Each panelist will talk briefly about their experiences and take questions.

This session is aimed at researchers who are interested in influencing policy. We will cover a range of questions including: who makes policy? What does policy-making look like and where can research influence it? What different routes are there to influence policy for researchers at an early stage in their career? What are the considerations for researchers interested in influencing policy - where do you start? The hour-long workshop will include a presentation and Q&A, followed by small group work and a collective discussion.

Does a room full of people intimidate you? Do you stay in the corner at a conference? Or are you terrified by the thought of the dreaded 'elevator pitch'? Come to our in person Networking Workshop to learn the skills needed to converse easily and build the confidence required to promote yourself in any and all of the above situations!

This session is split into two parts. First, an interactive talk on the challenges faced by women in academia led by Professor Penny Dick. Second, a hands on discussion with Dr Esther Allen on navigating those challenges and exploring the options available to women academics. This session is for staff and students who identify as women and are dedicated to an academic career path.

Are you thinking about your non-academic options in your final year? Or maybe you're just getting started on a PhD and you're not too sure on the academy. In this workshop we'll explore your options.

In this round table, Centre will discuss both the experiences of women in conflict, and those of women researching conflict. In the first half of the session, panellists will reflect on the findings from their research (in contexts including Abkhazia, Iraq, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Democratic Republic of Congo), which reflect on the position of women. In the second half of the session, we will explore the opportunities and challenges associated with being a woman researching conflict – including those relating to ethical questions, career development, and the benefits of speaking with female research participants as a woman. Each half of the session will be maximally interactive: featuring 10 minutes of panellist discussion, and 20 minutes of audience Q&A.