Mentoring and sponsorship: re-thinking possibilities for career support

In this interactive lecture, Prof. Dr. Marieke van den Brink (Radboud University, the Netherlands) delves into contemporary insights surrounding gender (in)equality within organizations, shedding light on the pivotal role that informal networking and sponsorship play in shaping (academic) careers. Specifically, the discussion centers around sponsorship practices-an active form of support emanating from influential academics who champion, safeguard, and actively advocate for the career progression of individuals. We will explore the differences between mentoring and sponsorship more in-depth. The focus extends to understanding how we, as (female) academics, supervisors and (future) HR specialists, can become more aware and deal with this inequality mechanism.

5 p.m.: Get-together
5:30 p.m.: Interactive lecture (in English) in the Thomas Ellwein Hall at the HSU campus and via livestream

We look forward to receiving your registration at [email protected] so that we can plan the get-together and if needed, send you live stream access. Please have an identification document ready at the entrance gate to the university in case you participate in person. Spontaneous guests are also welcome.

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