Women In POlITICAL EconOMICS NETWORK

Economics is male-dominated, especially in academia. Research shows that female academics face several barriers impacting their careers. This project joins the efforts to promote women-led research and targets female scholars in the sub-field of political economics. This space aims to maximise opportunities for networking and collaboration among female researchers with similar interests. Our workshops include mentoring activities for junior colleagues, whose participation is strongly encouraged, and sessions where participants can share and discuss gender-related issues encountered in their careers. The current network was established in 2018 and includes over 100 female academics in world-leading institutions.