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International Women’s Day: Black Women Shaping the Future of Academia

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Women in higher education and industry leadership, especially in Engineering and STEM, have reshaped academia and industry through groundbreaking contributions. These figures underscore the persistent barriers that hinder progression into leadership roles in academia and industry.

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Women in Leadership: Empowering Change across Generations and Cultures

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Their growing presence in academia and cultures enables them to harness collective power and create environments where women of all backgrounds feel seen and valued. These efforts illustrate how womens leadership is reshaping academia into more forward-thinking spaces, and reflecting and the communities they serve.

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Leveraging AI: Empowering Students to Enhance Discussion

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Ethical considerations and academic integrity Even with its benefits, the ascent of AI in academia has raised concerns about academic integrity. Watch Dr. Jenkins webinar, “Leveraging AI: Empower Students to Enhance Discussion,” part of our Spring 2025 Empowered Educator series.

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Exporting Degrees, Importing Responsibility: Rethinking Careers Support for International Graduates

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The reality is, universities have a far greater role to play in empowering international graduates to thrive not just within the UK, but globally. By empowering our international alumni to ‘pay it forward’, we generate a virtuous cycle of mentorship, opportunity, and success. At UEL, we are committed to this vision.

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Supporting disabled women in academia matters. Here’s why

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Meridith Wilkinson makes the case for an inclusive space that empowers disabled women in universities to thrive Meridith Wilkinson makes the case for an inclusive space that empowers disabled women in universities to thrive

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Leading with Purpose: AABHE’s President Charts Path for Black Excellence

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Although Howard-Baptiste initially planned to pursue a career in the sports and fitness industry, inspired by her years as a high school volleyball player and intramural athlete in college, she eventually decided to go into academia.

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A Student’s POV on ChatGPT in Academia

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ChatGPT in academia: Is the future artificial? Thinking about the pros of ChatGPT in academia Research Assistance: ChatGPT may help academics locate relevant research papers, summarize publications, or provide quick information on a variety of topics, possibly saving them time and energy in the process of information retrieval.

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