Accountable leadership and governance: How university leaders can champion gender equality

The 2025 Educating for Equality webinar series explores each domain of the university, supporting a whole-of-university approach to preventing gender-based violence.  

About this webinar

Our fifth webinar will explore the governance, business and operations domain of the Educating for Equality model, focusing on how universities can embed principles of gender equality and violence prevention into their strategic priorities and everyday practices. 

This domain is unique because it both influences and shapes the whole university and indeed the broader community. Leadership sets the standards for what is expected, accepted, and celebrated within the university. Driving meaningful change can be complex, requiring strong systems and governance supported by leaders who understand the challenges of preventing gender-based violence and are willing and able to address them. 

Using practical examples, the session will highlight: 

• how leaders can demonstrate visible commitment and accountability to preventing gender-based violence in their university and broader community

• ways to integrate gender equality principles and primary prevention into strategies, plans and communications

• how to build internal support from your university community

• challenges and strategies for advocating for change

• planning for and managing resistance and backlash. 

By examining this domain, participants will gain insights into how leaders can harness their strategic and operational roles, and their community networks to influence meaningful cultural change, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and consistently model respect and equality across all aspects of university life. 

Accessibility and other requirements

This webinar will have closed captions. To learn about other ways to register, or for questions about access or the training, please email training@ourwatch.org.au.