Applications open for women's development programmes

Friday, 29 August 2014

As part of the University's commitment to supporting the career development of women, applications to the Springboard women's development programme and the Leadership Foundation's Aurora leadership development programme for 2014-14 are now open. 

Springboard

For the third year, the University will once again be running two cohorts of the incredibly popular Springboard programme, which enables women to take more control over their own lives and careers.

Springboard has been used by over 180,000 women worldwide, and nearly 100 women at the University, with participants describing it as having "transformed my attitude and enabled me to make the most of my strengths and skills" and "a great opportunity to reflect on career aspirations and how to make them happen".

Briefing sessions will take place on Tuesday 7 October 13:45-15:00 and Friday 17 October 10:30-11:45. Please book via Employee Self Service.

Expressions of interest for Springboard should be received by Friday 31 October 2014. 

Aurora

For the second year, the University will also be supporting 10 women to attend the Leadership Foundation's women's only leadership development programme: Aurora.

Aurora aims to encourage a wide range of women in academic and professional roles to think of themselves as leaders, to develop leadership skills, and to help universities maximize the potential of these women.

It is available for those in roles up to and including Associate Professor or Professional and Managerial Grade 8 and ideal for those who have some form of managerial experience who aspire to a leadership role in the future.

Expressions of interest for Aurora should be received by Friday 3 October 2014.

See the CQSD website for further information or email peopledevelopment@reading.ac.uk.