Program Overview

Aurora Leadership Programme

The Aurora Leadership Programme is a woman-only leadership development programme designed to address the under-representation of women in higher-education leadership roles. It brings together leadership experts and higher education institutions to enable participants to maximize their own potential. The programme combines development days with self-directed learning, giving participants the freedom to pursue areas of need or interest in their own time. In-house mentoring assists them in applying their learning within their own institutions.

Programme Details

• The programme is designed for women in higher education who aspire to leadership roles.
• It combines development days with self-directed learning and in-house mentoring.
• The programme aims to enable participants to maximize their own potential and address the under-representation of women in higher-education leadership roles.

Testimonies from Aurora Alumni

• Dr. Jennifer Mitchell, Assistant Professor and Associate Dean for Study Abroad in the College of Science, completed the Aurora Leadership program and gained confidence in her ability to take on leadership roles.
• Dr. Tara McMorrow, Associate Professor, Director of the UCD Centre for Toxicology, and Vice-Principal of Research, Innovation, and Impact in the College of Science, found the Aurora training programme to be significantly beneficial in developing her leadership skills and confidence.

Advice from Aurora Participants

• Accept opportunities that will challenge you.
• Seek first to understand.
• Everybody has negative people in the room, just accept them.

UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science

The UCD School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science (SBBS) enthusiastically supports its female staff members in developing their leadership skills and influence at every level. The school is proud to boast several Aurora alumni who serve as important role models for all their community, particularly their female students and early career researchers.