The two HE institutions in Northern Ireland have formed a unique partnership approach by creating their own network for members of staff who have completed Aurora to provide ongoing support, with opportunities to connect online and meet in person.
More than 200 women from two universities in Northern Ireland have benefited from a unique partnership approach providing support after completing Aurora, Advance HE’s leadership development initiative for women in higher education.
In the 10 years since the inception of Aurora, 104 women across Academic and Professional Services at Ulster University (UU) have been sponsored to undertake the programme, with a further eight colleagues participating this year. At Queen’s University Belfast, 113 women, including the current cohort, have participated in Aurora since 2014.
The two institutions formed a unique partnership approach by creating their own network for members of staff who have completed Aurora to provide ongoing support, with opportunities to connect online and meet in person.
