Professor Michelle Ryan is a world-renowned gender equality expert, a professor of social and organisational psychology, and the inaugural Director of the Australian National University's Global Institute for Women's Leadership (GIWL). Her extensive body of research covers a range of constraints on women's careers such as the impact of COVID-19 on gender inequalities, how perceptions of equality can lead to gender bias, the motherhood penalty, and the benefits of quotas and affirmative action. Michelle works closely with corporate, government and professional organisations to identify gender equality issues and design bespoke solutions.

This episode was recorded on 27 April 2024.

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Professor Michelle Ryan is a world-renowned gender equality expert, a professor of social and organisational psychology, and the inaugural Director of the Australian National University's Global Institute for Women's Leadership (GIWL). Her extensive body of research covers a range of constraints on women's careers such as the impact of COVID-19 on gender inequalities, how perceptions of equality can lead to gender bias, the motherhood penalty, and the benefits of quotas and affirmative action. Michelle works closely with corporate, government and professional organisations to identify gender equality issues and design bespoke solutions.
This episode was recorded on 27 April 2024.
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Connect with us on Twitter at @MDHSdiversity or by email at mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of Melbourne. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. Find out more about our Inspiring Webinar series: <a href="https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ik7i">https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ik7i</a>

The Inspiring Stories podcast, hosted by Professor Natalie Hannan, Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people.

This series illuminates the path towards gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia, through candid conversations with leaders like Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Associate Professor Misty Jenkins, and Professor Jane Gunn, who share pivotal moments and profound insights from their careers by amplifying diverse voices and lived experiences.

The series empowers listeners to challenge existing paradigms, foster inclusivity, and cultivate leadership skills.

Each episode invites you to join a community dedicated to driving positive change and nurturing a culture of belonging within educational institutions worldwide.

If you find this podcast valuable, be sure to share it within your networks. Do you know someone whose story needs to be shared on this podcast? We want to hear inspiring stories from those who break barriers and challenge the status quo.

Connect with us on Twitter at @MDHSdiversity or by email at mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au

For more information, visit our website

https://mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/diversity-and-inclusion/swim-supporting-women-in-mdhs/inspiring-stories-webinar-series

The Inspiring Stories podcast, hosted by Professor Natalie Hannan, Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people.
This series illuminates the path towards gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia, through candid conversations with leaders like Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Associate Professor Misty Jenkins, and Professor Jane Gunn, who share pivotal moments and profound insights from their careers by amplifying diverse voices and lived experiences.
The series empowers listeners to challenge existing paradigms, foster inclusivity, and cultivate leadership skills.
Each episode invites you to join a community dedicated to driving positive change and nurturing a culture of belonging within educational institutions worldwide.
If you find this podcast valuable, be sure to share it within your networks. Do you know someone whose story needs to be shared on this podcast? We want to hear inspiring stories from those who break barriers and challenge the status quo.
Connect with us on Twitter at @MDHSdiversity or by email at <a href="mailto:mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au">mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au</a>
For more information, visit our website
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Inspiring Stories

The Inspiring Stories podcast, hosted by Professor Natalie Hannan, Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people.

This series illuminates the path towards gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia, through candid conversations with leaders like Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Associate Professor Misty Jenkins, and Professor Jane Gunn, who share pivotal moments and profound insights from their careers by amplifying diverse voices and lived experiences.

The series empowers listeners to challenge existing paradigms, foster inclusivity, and cultivate leadership skills.

Each episode invites you to join a community dedicated to driving positive change and nurturing a culture of belonging within educational institutions worldwide.

Visit our website for more information

https://mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/diversity-and-inclusion/swim-supporting-women-in-mdhs/inspiring-stories-webinar-series

The Inspiring Stories podcast, hosted by Professor Natalie Hannan, Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people.
This series illuminates the path towards gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia, through candid conversations with leaders like Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Associate Professor Misty Jenkins, and Professor Jane Gunn, who share pivotal moments and profound insights from their careers by amplifying diverse voices and lived experiences.
The series empowers listeners to challenge existing paradigms, foster inclusivity, and cultivate leadership skills.
Each episode invites you to join a community dedicated to driving positive change and nurturing a culture of belonging within educational institutions worldwide.
Visit our website for more information
<a href="https://mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/diversity-and-inclusion/swim-supporting-women-in-mdhs/inspiring-stories-webinar-series">https://mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/diversity-and-inclusion/swim-supporting-women-in-mdhs/inspiring-stories-webinar-series</a>

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