I recently attended a great Aurora networking session on Reflective Practice, which I’ve written about in a new blog post. I’m reflecting lots at the moment already (discussed in the blog) but am going to be trying out the models we were introduced to to help with processing & developing #IamAurora
Developing my reflective practice through Aurora
A description and discussion of the Advance HE Aurora networking session on reflective practice
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November 10, 2023 at 8:18 AM
I recently attended a great Aurora networking session on Reflective Practice, which I’ve written about in a new blog post. I’m reflecting lots at the moment already (discussed in the blog) but am going to be trying out the models we were introduced to to help with processing & developing #IamAurora
Have just realised that I haven’t planned well for my day on campus tomorrow-I have online training (as attendee #IamAurora , which will include break out groups, & the 2 ‘meeting rooms’ are already booked. For much of this, several of my team will be attending our team meeting in our office, online
December 5, 2023 at 4:43 PM
Have just realised that I haven’t planned well for my day on campus tomorrow-I have online training (as attendee #IamAurora , which will include break out groups, & the 2 ‘meeting rooms’ are already booked. For much of this, several of my team will be attending our team meeting in our office, online
I’m on my way to my in person Aurora (Women’s leadership development) day in London - all of the other days have been online.
Really looking forward to meeting people, but very aware that the day will pass in the blink of an eye & then the main part of the programme will be nearly over. #IamAurora
Really looking forward to meeting people, but very aware that the day will pass in the blink of an eye & then the main part of the programme will be nearly over. #IamAurora
January 26, 2024 at 8:36 AM
I’m on my way to my in person Aurora (Women’s leadership development) day in London - all of the other days have been online.
Really looking forward to meeting people, but very aware that the day will pass in the blink of an eye & then the main part of the programme will be nearly over. #IamAurora
Really looking forward to meeting people, but very aware that the day will pass in the blink of an eye & then the main part of the programme will be nearly over. #IamAurora
Aurora helped Claire turn uncertainty into confidence and embrace change on her own terms.
For women in HE ready to lead.
#IAmAurora
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For women in HE ready to lead.
#IAmAurora
🔗 bit.ly/4k9mWcn
July 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Aurora helped Claire turn uncertainty into confidence and embrace change on her own terms.
For women in HE ready to lead.
#IAmAurora
🔗 bit.ly/4k9mWcn
For women in HE ready to lead.
#IAmAurora
🔗 bit.ly/4k9mWcn
Today I have had multiple valuable socialising. An #IamAurora alumni gathering at work, with lots of plans for the future. Then an evening with a friend in London. Lovely old pub, walk through interesting streets, and dinner in an unexpected find, which we will return to #JuneJubilations #Day4
June 4, 2024 at 10:20 PM
Today I have had multiple valuable socialising. An #IamAurora alumni gathering at work, with lots of plans for the future. Then an evening with a friend in London. Lovely old pub, walk through interesting streets, and dinner in an unexpected find, which we will return to #JuneJubilations #Day4
A few weeks ago I attend the first of many Advance HE Aurora women’s leadership training events. In my new blog post I’ve reflected on my experience, preparation & learning, with an overview of an amazing guest speaker and break out groups #IamAurora researcherlibrarian.wordpress.com/2023/10/24/w...
Welcome to Aurora
A university librarian's experience and development as a result of attending an Advance HE Aurora women's leadership development session, including benefits, preparation, break out groups and a guest ...
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October 25, 2023 at 6:01 AM
A few weeks ago I attend the first of many Advance HE Aurora women’s leadership training events. In my new blog post I’ve reflected on my experience, preparation & learning, with an overview of an amazing guest speaker and break out groups #IamAurora researcherlibrarian.wordpress.com/2023/10/24/w...
I actually really like break out rooms, when done properly, with relevant, comprehensive and clear questions to discuss, and at an event where everyone will engage. This has been the case at my #IamAurora events recently.
November 9, 2023 at 8:44 PM
I actually really like break out rooms, when done properly, with relevant, comprehensive and clear questions to discuss, and at an event where everyone will engage. This has been the case at my #IamAurora events recently.
I have Aurora Women’s leadership development training today. Looking forward to improving my elevator pitch (which is way too long), among many other things in this session on Core Leadership #IamAurora
November 7, 2023 at 9:58 AM
I have Aurora Women’s leadership development training today. Looking forward to improving my elevator pitch (which is way too long), among many other things in this session on Core Leadership #IamAurora
Excited to complete the Aurora Leadership Program! 💜 It’s been a journey of growth, reflection & incredible connections. Grateful for all the support—now ready to pay it forward and empower others!
@advancehe.bsky.social
#IamAurora #WomenInLeadership #EDI #HigherEd
@advancehe.bsky.social
#IamAurora #WomenInLeadership #EDI #HigherEd
February 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Excited to complete the Aurora Leadership Program! 💜 It’s been a journey of growth, reflection & incredible connections. Grateful for all the support—now ready to pay it forward and empower others!
@advancehe.bsky.social
#IamAurora #WomenInLeadership #EDI #HigherEd
@advancehe.bsky.social
#IamAurora #WomenInLeadership #EDI #HigherEd
Happy to be at the Advance HE Aurora welcome session for our Scotland cohort this morning! 🏴 Looking forward to the next few months: getting to know other women at Scottish unis and learning about leadership #IAmAurora
October 4, 2023 at 10:05 AM
Happy to be at the Advance HE Aurora welcome session for our Scotland cohort this morning! 🏴 Looking forward to the next few months: getting to know other women at Scottish unis and learning about leadership #IAmAurora
Excited to be at the final celebration event for the Aurora leadership programme today. A really positive start acknowledging the turbulence in the sector right now, but thinking through how we can try and resist the injustices and support each other. #IamAurora
May 16, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Excited to be at the final celebration event for the Aurora leadership programme today. A really positive start acknowledging the turbulence in the sector right now, but thinking through how we can try and resist the injustices and support each other. #IamAurora
Yesterday (the 19th) in 2016 at the Bowery Ballroom NYC - Aurora (190416) #boweryballroom #Aurora #allmydemonsgreetingmeasafriend #auroraaksnes #AURORAmusic #iamAURORA #livemusicflashback #liveNYCmusic
April 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Yesterday (the 19th) in 2016 at the Bowery Ballroom NYC - Aurora (190416) #boweryballroom #Aurora #allmydemonsgreetingmeasafriend #auroraaksnes #AURORAmusic #iamAURORA #livemusicflashback #liveNYCmusic
Started a new leadership role and joined Aurora at the same time, and it made all the difference.
Confidence. Clarity. Action.
#IAmAurora
🔗 bit.ly/3ZJiiui
Confidence. Clarity. Action.
#IAmAurora
🔗 bit.ly/3ZJiiui
June 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Started a new leadership role and joined Aurora at the same time, and it made all the difference.
Confidence. Clarity. Action.
#IAmAurora
🔗 bit.ly/3ZJiiui
Confidence. Clarity. Action.
#IAmAurora
🔗 bit.ly/3ZJiiui
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been awarded a Princess Royal Training Award from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds for Aurora, our leadership development programme for women in higher education!
Find out more bit.ly/3UAj0ac
#IamAurora #PRTA25
Find out more bit.ly/3UAj0ac
#IamAurora #PRTA25
August 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been awarded a Princess Royal Training Award from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds for Aurora, our leadership development programme for women in higher education!
Find out more bit.ly/3UAj0ac
#IamAurora #PRTA25
Find out more bit.ly/3UAj0ac
#IamAurora #PRTA25
Today I had my second Action Learning Set, as part of the Aurora Women’s Leadership Development programme (and my last main #IamAurora day). Great to meet up (online) and share with amazing people. #FebruaryThoughts #Day6
February 6, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Today I had my second Action Learning Set, as part of the Aurora Women’s Leadership Development programme (and my last main #IamAurora day). Great to meet up (online) and share with amazing people. #FebruaryThoughts #Day6
Today I had a mentor meeting. It is such an amazing experience to talk and ponder and be questioned and prompted by someone who is interested and knowledgeable. Especially over coffee and yummy toast and jam #100daysofhappiness #day88 #IamAurora #daysofhappiness
December 18, 2023 at 10:10 PM
Today I had a mentor meeting. It is such an amazing experience to talk and ponder and be questioned and prompted by someone who is interested and knowledgeable. Especially over coffee and yummy toast and jam #100daysofhappiness #day88 #IamAurora #daysofhappiness
Katie says Aurora gave her space to reflect, grow, and connect with amazing women across HE.
Supportive. Inspiring. Transformative.
#IAmAurora
🔗 bit.ly/4ngqGeL
Supportive. Inspiring. Transformative.
#IAmAurora
🔗 bit.ly/4ngqGeL
July 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Katie says Aurora gave her space to reflect, grow, and connect with amazing women across HE.
Supportive. Inspiring. Transformative.
#IAmAurora
🔗 bit.ly/4ngqGeL
Supportive. Inspiring. Transformative.
#IAmAurora
🔗 bit.ly/4ngqGeL
Aurora is a commitment to equity and lasting change.
• Applications are up year on year
• Participants are advancing to senior roles
• Staff satisfaction with EDI is at 90%
#IAmAurora
🔗 bit.ly/469rpYU
• Applications are up year on year
• Participants are advancing to senior roles
• Staff satisfaction with EDI is at 90%
#IAmAurora
🔗 bit.ly/469rpYU
July 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Aurora is a commitment to equity and lasting change.
• Applications are up year on year
• Participants are advancing to senior roles
• Staff satisfaction with EDI is at 90%
#IAmAurora
🔗 bit.ly/469rpYU
• Applications are up year on year
• Participants are advancing to senior roles
• Staff satisfaction with EDI is at 90%
#IAmAurora
🔗 bit.ly/469rpYU
I recently had the opportunity, through the Aurora women’s leadership programme, to be part of an Action Learning Set for the first time. I found this such a valuable experience. In my new blog post I discuss what an Action Learning Set is, some of the benefits, & my personal reflections #IamAurora
Aurora Action Learning Set
An overview of what an Action Learning Set is, including benefits, and my learning. Gained from an Aurora Women's Leadership programme event.
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November 30, 2023 at 8:11 AM
I recently had the opportunity, through the Aurora women’s leadership programme, to be part of an Action Learning Set for the first time. I found this such a valuable experience. In my new blog post I discuss what an Action Learning Set is, some of the benefits, & my personal reflections #IamAurora
Today I finally sat by myself for an hour (as scheduled) & did a 1st monthly reflection-asking questions of myself, that I’ll look back on, reflect on again & add to in a month’s time. I have been encouraged to do this for ages & finally got round to it. So useful. #IamAurora #MayMotivations #Day15
May 15, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Today I finally sat by myself for an hour (as scheduled) & did a 1st monthly reflection-asking questions of myself, that I’ll look back on, reflect on again & add to in a month’s time. I have been encouraged to do this for ages & finally got round to it. So useful. #IamAurora #MayMotivations #Day15
This evening we watched #TheTraitors final two episodes, and as I saw the final five bonding I thought a bit about my experience at the #IamAurora event today. So nice to be sharing with people in person #JanuaryJoys #Day26 I love my new background too!
January 26, 2024 at 11:31 PM
This evening we watched #TheTraitors final two episodes, and as I saw the final five bonding I thought a bit about my experience at the #IamAurora event today. So nice to be sharing with people in person #JanuaryJoys #Day26 I love my new background too!
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. When a devastating car accident threatened to end Professor Sally Jackson's academic dreams, it didn't stop her. Today, as the former PVC at Sheffield Hallam, her story is a masterclass in resilience and innovative leadership: bit.ly/4g2Gf5p #IAmAurora
November 26, 2024 at 9:27 AM
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. When a devastating car accident threatened to end Professor Sally Jackson's academic dreams, it didn't stop her. Today, as the former PVC at Sheffield Hallam, her story is a masterclass in resilience and innovative leadership: bit.ly/4g2Gf5p #IAmAurora
Had a fantastic day at Aurora's last development day on the core programme! So many insightful discussions and inspiring moments—grateful for the journey and the amazing people I've met along the way. #AuroraProgramme #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInHE#IamAurora
@advancehe.bsky.social
@advancehe.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Had a fantastic day at Aurora's last development day on the core programme! So many insightful discussions and inspiring moments—grateful for the journey and the amazing people I've met along the way. #AuroraProgramme #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInHE#IamAurora
@advancehe.bsky.social
@advancehe.bsky.social
Zemin Chen from UCLan shares what Aurora meant to her. For institutions, it’s a way to strengthen leadership and community. Aurora is more than a programme – it’s a network that champions women in higher education. Learn more bit.ly/3ZO6jeW
#IAmAurora
#IAmAurora
July 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Zemin Chen from UCLan shares what Aurora meant to her. For institutions, it’s a way to strengthen leadership and community. Aurora is more than a programme – it’s a network that champions women in higher education. Learn more bit.ly/3ZO6jeW
#IAmAurora
#IAmAurora
"You're not alone." Lynne Thompson from Leeds University found confidence and community through Aurora, tackling leadership challenges together.
#IAmAurora
🔗 Explore now: bit.ly/43WCU4
#IAmAurora
🔗 Explore now: bit.ly/43WCU4
August 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
"You're not alone." Lynne Thompson from Leeds University found confidence and community through Aurora, tackling leadership challenges together.
#IAmAurora
🔗 Explore now: bit.ly/43WCU4
#IAmAurora
🔗 Explore now: bit.ly/43WCU4