Inspiring Women
Inspiring Women for Staff
Lunch and Learn event
Women in leadership: Managing Others
Inspiring Women's second session of our 3-part exploration of women in leadership – sharing practical, actionable skills for leading others with confidence.
Date: Wednesday 4th March 1:30pm – 2:30pm.
Location: Oculus OC0.02.
Register here:
Inspiring Women Event: Lunch and Learn – Women in Leadership: Managing Others – Fill in form
Join us to hear from Pippa Simpson, Learning and Development Business Partner (Talent and Development Team). Pippa will draw on over two decades of experience as a management and leadership trainer and facilitator working in a number of different organisations ranging from SME’s to global multinational organisations. During the session she will explore the range of different activities managers become involved in, and are responsible for, and how you could bring your own authentic style to a management role.
Please complete the form above to register for this event and we'll send the link to join nearer the time. The event will be introduced by one of our Inspiring Women team, and will be a great opportunity to meet, connect, learn, and be inspired by University of Warwick female staff.
IMPORTANT: Please look out for future events which will be advertised on this webpage.
Alternatively, you may wish to join our MS Teams Group for Staff only. Please Register here for MS Teams Group.
Meet the Team
We are delighted to welcome you. Here is the Inspiring Women at Warwick events organising team:
Shera Payne - Warwick Accommodation
Amanda Bishop - School of Engineering
Annie Davey - Information & Digital Group
Ali Collins - Student Opportunity
Georgina Lewis - Warwick Manufacturing Group
Simran Panesar - Alumni and Development
Becky Harris - Warwick Business School
Sarah Bennett - Student Opportunity
We look forward to meeting you at the next event, and always welcome feedback on what further opportunities you would like to see.
Please spread the word about these events which are open to all colleagues regardless of gender.
You can get in contact with us at: StaffInspiringWomen@warwick.ac.uk
Founder Anne Wilson retires from the University
Anne founded IWW over 10 years ago when she saw a need to have a women's network group that encouraged the career development of female staff at the University of Warwick. Anne retired in July 2024, and is now a freelance trainer - mostly women's development and career coaching. You can read her blog: https://thecareercatalyst.co.uk/
Gender Equality Awards Success
The Inspiring Women Staff Group was recognised in the Social Inclusion Excellence in Gender Equality Awards 2023 for its "...contribution to the enhancement of gender equality and a commitment to building more inclusive environments and experiences through everyday behaviours at the University of Warwick."
Previous Speakers
The Inspiring Women initiative was launched in 2014 in order to inspire and encourage Warwick’s many talented and capable female staff.
The very popular Inspiring Women speaker series features a mixture of academic and professional services staff, prominent Warwick alumni and other high-profile women across a range of careers. Read more about our past events and speakers.Link opens in a new window
Helpful Links
Athena SwanLink opens in a new window
To champion advancement of gender equality at all levels in the University.
Excellence in Gender Equality AwardsLink opens in a new window
Created to celebrate individuals and teams making a positive difference on gender equality across the University and share best practice.
Equality Act 2010Link opens in a new window
The Equality Act provides a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all.