Free WHEN network: together we are stronger
Join the network nowWe offer the only network that extends across the entire higher education sector in the UK.We connect all HE women and non-binary people so that we can maximise opportunities and expand horizons for all.
Our aims
We aim:
- To create a safe, welcoming environment so that women can open up and share their voices and stories
- To connect women who otherwise wouldn’t meet
- To amplify voices, stories, supportiveness and positivity
- To encourage women to know what their story is and how to articulate it in many different ways, such as: blogs, videos, webinars, interviews, conferences, LinkedIn
How our network helps you
Our unique nationwide HE network will enable you to:
- Boost your knowledge, skills, confidence and connections
- Advance your personal, professional and career aspirations
- Uncover opportunities for collaboration, ideation and exploration
- Get support and advice as you work through issues and challenges
Membership criteria and benefits
Free membership is open to all women and non-binary people who:
- work in higher education institutions or sector-specific organisations
- are comfortable in a female-centred community
As a member, you will receive the following benefits:
- access to our welcoming community
- invitations to our bespoke webinar series
- access to our searchable membership directory
- access to active discussion forums
- opportunities to amplify your voice through our blog and speaking events
- exclusive first access to open events
Events this academic year
Open Programme
Our sought after Career Accelerator programme opens its doors for the first time as an open enrolment experience for women in different roles and levels to experience together at Henley Business School, Reading.
7 & 8 May 2025
Annual Conference
Join us in person at University of Manchester as we unite around being bold! We can't wait to explore what that means for each of us personally and what steps we could take to go further, together.
26 June 2025
Annual Summit
The summit, hosted by Birmingham City University, is an exciting moment to unite around systemic change as we celebrate the progress and impact of the 100 Black Women Professors NOW programme.
10 July 2025
