Female Leadership from a Global Perspective: Navigating Challenges, Driving Change

In this 90-minute session, six dynamic women from academia will share their unique insights and experiences on navigating the complex challenges faced by women striving to reach the top — from confronting gender biases and inequalities to overcoming stereotypes and career development barriers.

The panelists are part of the Female Science Talents Intensive Track career programme, representing different regions of the world, especially the Global South. Together, they will provide first-hand perspectives on the struggles of balancing work-life demands and offer inspiring solutions to support career growth. 

Through a blend of presentations and interactive dialogue with the audience, this session invites participants to be part of a global conversation on how we can collectively support and empower female leaders. Whether you’re interested in leadership, gender equity, or simply learning from diverse perspectives, this event offers valuable insights and practical solutions.

What to Expect:

• A deeper understanding of the challenges female leaders face in different parts of the world.
• Strategies to help women navigate workplace challenges and accelerate their careers.
• An open, solutions-focused discussion to inspire collective action and progress.

Be part of this engaging and important dialogue and help shape the future of female leadership worldwide.

Moderator: Dr. Valerie Makoge (Senior Research Officer at the Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies, Cameroon)

Speakers:

• Dr. Nessreen Abdelfatah Ali Abdoun (Assistant Professor in Energy & Nuclear Science, Sudan)
• Dr. Reem Swidah (Postdoctoral Researcher in Synthetic Genomics, UK)
• Dr. Subhangi Subedi (Assistant Professor in Chemistry, Nepal)
• Dr. Ana Paula Mendonça (Postdoctoral Researcher in Biochemistry & Biomaterials, Brazil/Italy)
• Dr. Sara Velasquez (Postdoctoral Researcher in Material Science & Chemistry, Guatemala/Netherlands)
• Dr. Sri Fatmawati (Associate Professor in Natural Product and Medicinal Chemistry, Indonesia)

Registration required by 13 October via femalesciencetalents@falling-walls.com