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A Talk by Jackie Ashley, President of Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge
19 Sept. 2017 (Tue) 2:30-4:00PM
Room 505, Esther Lee Building,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Abstract: Why do so many companies still have no female senior executives? Why do some political parties steadfastly refuse to appoint a woman to the top job? And why has there been so little progress over the past decade? This talk will explore some of the possible reasons for the current situation, from gender stereotyping to education and outright discrimination. Reflecting on her own experiences in political journalism and also her current role as President of Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge, Jackie will look at ideas for moving the situation forward so that in future we no longer need to ask “Where are the women?”
The most recent UK election returned 208 women MPs so currently women make-up 32% of the House of Commons. A study by McKinsey showed that companies with a diverse board are 35% more likely to have financial returns above the respective industry average. What actions are needed to support and exceed these improvements? Why are some areas showing improvements and others not? And can we make the new world of technology and social media a more welcoming place for women?
Biography: Prior to becoming President of Lucy Cavendish College in September 2015, Jackie Ashley worked for more than 30 years at Westminster as a prominent political journalist and broadcaster. Jackie has sat on various influential commissions and boards and regularly chairs conferences. Her career started in 1979, as a BBC trainee. A rich and varied working life has followed, including roles such as Producer and Newsreader on Newsnight, Political Correspondent with ITN, Channel 4 politics producer, Presenter of several political programmes on BBC2 and ITV and Political Editor at the New Statesman. In her previous role – as a Columnist and Political Interviewer at The Guardian – Jackie has covered Labour, Conservative and Coalition politics, women’s rights, the media and public services, with a particular focus on health. She has also closely followed the weekly political argument as the presenter of BBC Radio 4’s The Week in Westminster.
Enquiry: Ms. Jenny Chan (Tel:3943-7284 Email: jenny.chan@cuhk.edu.hk)