The Female Academic Leaders Fellowship marked this milestone with high-powered discussions on gender, followed by a ‘fireside chat’ with students.

The double bill event on 8 August was held on the eve of Women’s Day, with the morning session attended by leaders from various universities as well as politicians, business leaders, leaders of philanthropic organisations, and prominent members of society.

Dr Judy Dlamini, Wits Chancellor and founder of the Female Academic Leaders Fellowship (FALF) welcomed stakeholders and highlighted that FALF’s successes since conception in 2019 (and official registration in 2020) are a testament to the power of collective action.

“FALF’s vision is to bring national systemic transformation of leadership in higher education by developing a pipeline of black female academic leaders, working with the executive leaders in the sector,” said the Chancellor.

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