An open, global network for women connected to the University of Liverpool - including alumnae, students and staff - working in management, leadership and business.
This network is designed to connect women across career stages, sectors and continents, creating a powerful community rooted in shared experience, ambition and support.
Why now?
The world of work is changing rapidly. AI literacy and digital fluency are becoming essential, organisations are rethinking leadership and there is growing momentum around women stepping into senior, visible and influential roles.
Our purpose
The Professional Women’s Network will:
- Support and connect University of Liverpool alumnae, students and staff across career stages and global regions
- Empower women to remain skilled, visible and future-ready
- Share knowledge, build confidence and open doors
- Champion women’s leadership across sectors and disciplines.
What the network will include:
- Leadership development
- Support for transitioning into middle and senior management
- Practical insight into leading diverse teams
- Open conversations around navigating gender bias
- Industry panels, including women in traditionally male-dominated sectors.
Future-focused skills
- AI readiness and digital confidence
- Sustainability, innovation and emerging leadership trends
- Developing strategic thinking for a changing workplace
Career resilience and transitions
- Support for returning from maternity or career breaks
- Navigating promotions and career pivots
- Working parent dynamics
- Founder journeys and entrepreneurial leadership.
Visibility and personal brand
- Building a confident professional presence online
- Public speaking and thought leadership
- Reframing and redefining empowerment in leadership spaces.
How we’ll connect
- A dedicated LinkedIn group
- Regular email updates featuring leadership stories, founder spotlights and global highlights
- Virtual and in-person events.
Want to get involved?
Complete the Expression of Interest form to join the network. By doing so, you will opt in to receive updates and event invitations, and you can also register your interest in volunteering as a speaker, mentor or ambassador.
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