Women Leading in Academia – Program for Professors
Table of contents
- Strengthen leadership skills.
- Intensify and expand networks.
- Broaden perspectives and increase effectiveness.
The 10-month qualification program Women Leading in Academia is aimed at female professors (W3, W2 and W1 in the advanced tenure track process) who want to develop their leadership skills in a targeted manner and expand their professional network. TU Dresden thus complements the leadership certificate program of the Center for Continuing Education and offers an exclusive format specially tailored to female professors.
📅 Program period: August 2026 - June 2027
📝 Application deadline: May 7th, 2026
Q&A - Program information session: March 13, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
Online via Zoom (no registration required)
Program content
The program combines practical workshops and modules, individual and peer coaching with intensive exchange:
- Leadership in science - analysis of personal leadership motives & leadership feedback
- Communication & conflict management - acting confidently in challenging situations
- Presence in the media - Appearing successfully & increasing visibility
- Individual coaching - Tailor-made support for further development in a targeted manner
- Networking with leaders - inside and outside the university
Feedback from participants
"The program is tailored to the needs of female professors in an opritmal way. The workshops and coaching sessions are practical and help me enormously in my day-to-day work."
- Prof. Regine Gerike
Application & participation
To participate, please send the following documents to Diversity Management:
✅ Letter of motivation - Why do you want to take part?
✅ Short CV - Academic career presented in compact form
✅ Commitment - If available: Committee work or other academic tasks
Further information
- More information for professors: Continuing education and counseling for professors
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