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ECU response to HESA Staff Record 2007/08
Higher education sector needs to continue to address barriers to female academic career progression, says ECU
Commenting on the first analysis of the Higher Education Statistics Agency Staff Record for 2007/08, Nicola Dandridge, Chief Executive of Equality Challenge Unit said:
'Any increase in the proportion of female professors in higher education institutions is very encouraging.
However, the figures show us that women continue to be underrepresented in higher grades. Although 18.7% of professors are female, women make up 47.9% of lecturers and 38.6% of senior lecturers and researchers. The gap between these numbers is significant.
While many institutions have been addressing this issue with some success, there is clearly still a long way to go. We must continue to address the barriers that limit the potential of female academic staff.'
Details of the HESA Staff Record for 2007/08 can be found on the HESA website:
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