What do we do now? — Pathways in and beyond the academy for early-career feminist scholar-activist-practitioners

As feminist scholars we seek to disrupt, transform, and imagine new worlds. Yet academia can be precarious, exhausting, or simply not the right fit.

This one-hour online “fireside chat” brings together three feminist scholar-practitioner-activists to reflect candidly on career pathways within and beyond the academy. They will share experiences of forging hybrid careers and sustaining critical praxis in, against, and beyond the university during these troubling times.

Join us for an honest discussion on carving out feminist futures, with space for participants to contribute questions, reflections, and insights through a live Q&A.

Who is this for?

• HDRs (Honours, Masters, PhD by research)

• ECRs (Early Career Researchers in Women’s & Gender Studies)

• Early-career Independent Scholars, Prac-ademics, Scholar-Activists –Those working outside traditional academic institutions.

What will you gain?

• Honest insights into feminist career dilemmas and decisions

• Strategies for crafting livelihoods inside and outside the university

• Peer connections with others navigating similar journeys

Join us under Chatham House rules for a space of reflection, solidarity, and practical wisdom on sustaining feminist scholarship, activism, and careers.

Tickets $0 free for members | $10 non-members
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Presented by the Australian Women’s & Gender Studies Association (AWGSA). To find out more about AWGSA or to join as a member, you can visit our website at https://awgsa.asn.au/join-us/.