Discover 5 opportunities in women

Men have long dominated economics, but female economists have made remarkable contributions in recent decades. The work of female economists, together with that of their male counterparts, has redefined academic and policy landscapes and paved the way for greater inclusivity within the discipline. Women continue to bring diverse perspectives that enrich our understanding of global financial systems, economic growth, labour dynamics, and policy interventions. These women are not only changing the economic landscape but inspiring future generations to follow in their footsteps. Here are some of the voices we should all be listening to.

Attending conferences is an important part of any academic career. However, they can provide challenges that women in academia must overcome. Here are five of the biggest problems which women face at academic conferences.

Despite great progress that has been made in recent years in making academia more friendly for women, it still remains hard for women to be accepted and to excel in many academic institutions. Many women in academia, especially those in male-dominated fields, report that they find it more difficult to be taken seriously and more difficult to get promotions to senior roles than the men in their departments. So what can you do to maximise your career prospects as a woman working in an academic setting? Here our our tips to help women achieve career success.

As of 2011, significantly more women than men completed secondary education in an astounding 32 of the 34 OECD member countries, according to a study by OECD researchers. On average, women accounted for 58% of graduates overall, though the range between countries is quite great. Moreover, the numbers vary tremendously across disciplines, with the areas of health & welfare and arts & humanities still heavily female, while math & science remain overwhelmingly male.