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Women+ of Colour in Leadership

illustration of womens' hands in the air
Illustration by Nia Hefe Filiogianni

Our Women+ of Colour in Leadership (W+CinL) programme delivers events and opportunities throughout the year.

Become part of a vibrant community uniting likeminded students, graduates, and industry professionals. Join a network where we celebrate success stories of Women+ of Colour, fostering empowerment and breaking through the glass ceiling together.

UAL's Women+ of Colour in Leadership programme aims to:

  • Identify and address the barriers that women (inclusive of non-binary, agender and assigned female at birth) face accessing leadership positions in the creative and cultural industries.
  • Empower UAL students and graduates who identify as women of colour to aspire for future leadership positions.
  • Address the double barrier of the gender glass ceiling and racial discrimination which recognises intersectional disadvantage.
  • Create a mutually supportive network of stakeholders who identify as women of colour and allies of different identities.

We do this through an inspiring programme of industry-led events and opportunities throughout the academic year.

Get involved

Complete this registration form to be informed of upcoming events and opportunities or if you would like to get involved in the programme.

You will not regret becoming a part of this programme it’s amazing where it will lead you

— W+CinL live brief, 2023
I learnt that self-doubt was my biggest enemy and that I was no longer going to let that control what I set to do in the future.

— W+CinL live brief, 2022

Women+ of Colour in Leadership Industry live brief projects

Information and articles

Previous events

Most inspiring and uplifting virtual event I've attended over the whole of the pandemic. Such interesting speakers with different experiences and insights.

— Women in Creative Entrepreneurship, 2021
I met a lot of amazing and inspirational women that are not only now part of my Professional Network but are now also my good friends

— W+CinL live brief, 2022
A positive and free flowing community that encourages women to support and uplift each other.

— W+CinL live brief, 2022
At first, as an introverted person, I was scared to participate in the live brief. However, I have become a much more confident and assertive person. I realise my worth and value

— W+CinL live brief, 2023