100 Black Women Professors Now

Open to: Colleagues who identify as being women (+non-binary) from African / African Caribbean or mixed Black diaspora. This includes academic, research, and PhD students.
Spaces available: 6
How to apply: Applications are open now for the 2027 cohort: you can find information about the programme, application tips, the application form and details of information sessions here: 100 Black Women Professors NOW Programme
Closing date: Sunday 15 November, 11.59pm

What's involved?

100 Black Women Professors Now (100 BWPN) is an innovative accelerator and change programme for UK universities, developed and delivered by the Women’s Higher Education Network (WHEN). The aim is to deliver a step change in progress for the sector by working with individuals as well as institutions, line managers and leaders.  

The focus of the programme is on systemic change and as such, line managers of cohort members and Senior Leaders from the institution are asked to commit to turn their involvement into action. Line managers and Senior Leaders are invited to a series of workshops that will explore power, privilege and influence and commit to tangible actions that unblock progression for Black women colleagues.

For full details see: 100 Black Women Professors now

How will I benefit/what will I gain?

3 day in-person Career Reformer workshop

5 hours of online coaching

Peer Group Coaching

Bespoke promotions scorecard activity

Networking

Profile-raising opportunities

Testimonial

‘Participating in the 100 Black Women Professors Now programme transformed my academic journey, equipping me with the skills to navigate the complexities of being a Black woman in academia. I have since had the privilege of paying it forward as a mentor, supporting other Black women to recognise their potential and progress in academia.’

Dr Omolade Allen, 100 Black Women Professors Now alumni 2022