EDI | Women in Leadership Frequently Asked Questions

On this page, you'll see some frequently asked questions about our Women in Leadership initiative.

1. What is the Women in Leadership (WiL) initiative at DCU?

The DCU Women in Leadership (WiL) initiative was launched in 2015 against the backdrop of notable gender imbalance across the Higher Education (HE) sector.

The vision for the WiL Initiative is for DCU to explicitly value women as leaders and ensure that women at DCU are supported and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The initiative incorporates female-only training programmes and events and networking opportunities.

2. Which Women in Leadership programme suits me best?

Aurora Leadership Development Programme is designed for women at early-stages in their career who are showing signs of leadership capability and are interested in developing their leadership skills. Academic, professional and research women are eligible to apply.

The Vista Professional Development Programme is designed for women at mid-career stage (at least 15 years’ experience) who are looking to challenge themselves and re-energise their career trajectory. Engage in mid-career identity development and career re-framing. Open to all academic, professional and research women.

Preparing for Academic Advancement (PAA) is designed for women at Associate Professor level who feel ready to apply for a promotion to Professor in the next 12-18 months. It supports women to submit a successful application. Places are extremely limited, and candidates must be nominated by their Executive Dean.