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Women in Space Leadership Program (WiSLP): Empowering Women

The Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP) is a collaboration between the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the British Council, part of the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI).

Programme Overview

  • Department of Science and Technology (DST) and British Council launch Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP)
  • Part of the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI)
  • Aims to support 250 early career researchers (ECRs) in space sciences
  • Focuses on developing a strategic leadership framework for women
  • Coventry University serves as the delivery partner

Programme Objectives

  • Create a gender-inclusive environment in space sciences
  • Equip women with tools to navigate gender biases and barriers
  • Build sustainable mentoring networks and peer-to-peer support
  • Enhance scientific innovation by integrating gender perspectives
  • Strengthen gender-inclusive practices and policies in institutions

Key Features and Approaches

  • Incorporates networking, awareness-building, and mentoring mechanisms
  • Based on three pillars: intersectionality, culturally sensitive approaches, and leadership theory
  • Addresses unique contexts, challenges, and opportunities for women in academic leadership
  • Expands focus to diverse areas such as engineering and social sciences
  • Aims to transform workplace culture to recognize female leaders

Stakeholder Perspectives

  • Dr. Vandana Singh (DST): Emphasizes empowering women in scientific research and innovation
  • Michael Houlgate (British Council): Stresses collaboration in solving global challenges
  • Dr. Elena Gaura (Coventry University): Highlights importance of transforming culture, not just reproducing it
  • Prof. Annapurni Subramaniam (IIA): Encourages early engagement of women in space science

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