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Title: The Women in Academia (WinA) Project: A Mixed-Methods Approach to Advancing Women’s Careers

Abstract: This talk will present key insights from the Women in Academia (WinA) project, a large mixed-methods study that examines how structural, cultural, and systemic conditions shape the career experiences of early- and mid-career women across UK higher education. Drawing on survey data from 401 academics across 62 UK Higher Education institutions, in-depth interviews and focus groups, and a sector-wide co-production process involving funders, senior leaders, and EDI specialists, the project uncovers persistent inequities in recruitment, progression, job security, workload, caregiving support, and research culture. The seminar will outline a set of clear, evidence-informed, and actionable recommendations across eight identified strategic areas, including governance systems, leadership behaviours, mentoring and career development, funding access, the valuing of diverse academic roles, job precarity, inclusion, and wellbeing. The session offers a practical roadmap for those seeking to move beyond compliance-driven approaches to achieve meaningful, sustainable gender equity.