Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsWhy should we want more women at the top?Few would argue against having more women at the top of institutions. But if asked why the goal would be desirable, the answer may not be…Mar 8, 20231Mar 8, 20231
Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsFaith in difficult timesThe year 2022 has not been easy. It can be difficult to stay strong while living with uncertainty.Dec 19, 20228Dec 19, 20228
Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsThree key steps to equity in higher educationMost people feel that equity in higher education is a very important goal for staff and students. But there is a lot of insecurity and…Jul 15, 20221Jul 15, 20221
Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsWomen’s progression — how it starts from the topOn International Women’s Day, as on all other 364 days of the year, gender inequality in academia should be high on our agendas.Mar 8, 20223Mar 8, 20223
Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsThe language of peaceIf we are passionate about a cause, we are sometimes inclined to use aggressive, even war-like rhetoric to defend it. This may derail us…Feb 10, 20223Feb 10, 20223
Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsWhat’s love got to do with it?In academia, the answer to this question is often, “not a lot”. But university leaders need to remember the heart as well as the head in…Jan 10, 20222Jan 10, 20222
Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsA sense of connection and purposeAs 2021 is drawing to a close, the sense of trepidation around COVID is still palpable. What are new variants going to do, and when will…Dec 15, 2021Dec 15, 2021
Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsWhat are our students to us?Our students are not our children, and they are certainly not our customers. Defining our relationship with them will help us think about…Dec 9, 20211Dec 9, 20211
Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsA place on the podium? What is university research for?To fully realise the potential of the amazing world-changing work we do, we need to break out of the shackles of competition and rankings…Nov 19, 2021Nov 19, 2021
Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsDecreasing the distance — the value of keeping closeAfter more than 18 months of the pandemic, we must guard against fear and exhaustion eroding our community spirit.Oct 29, 20211Oct 29, 20211
