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Abstract: This workshop, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC, UK) will present key research findings on the barriers women face in reaching the most senior ranks in higher education in Hong Kong.

Issues to be discussed include: the gaps between policy and practice; and the role of micro-inequities, micro-politics, and microaggressions as barriers to women’s progression. The workshop will invite participants to generate a number of actionable recommendations to put to the sector.

22 Mar 2019 (Fri), 12:00-14:15

The Stage Gastronomy Club, Cheng Yu Tung Building, 5/F The Chinese University of Hong Kong

The Speaker: Dr Sarah Jane Aiston’s research expertise is in the position, status, and experience of women in higher education. She has conducted extensive research into the underrepresentation of women as academic leaders, and in the most senior ranks in the Hong Kong Academy, which has been funded by the RGC (HK), HKU, and the Leadership Foundations for Higher Education (UK). Her
shocking statistics on the gender balance at the senior leadership level in the eight UGC-funded universities drove HKU’s determination to lead the HeForShe movement. Sarah is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Birmingham, having previously been a member of the Faculty of Education, HKU and Convenor of the Women’s Studies Research Centre. She currently sits on the University of Birmingham’s Athena SWAN committee and is an Athena SWAN national panel member in the UK.

Note: Prior registration required. Lunch will be served.
The event is free of charge. Please register by 1 Mar 2019 at
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=6577686
Enquiry: Mr. Alan Tse (Tel:3943-8775 Email: grcentre@cuhk.edu.hk)