This project aims to identify innovative policies and initiatives that support parents in academia with a gender and intersectional lens. We aim to understand the strengths, weaknesses, gaps, and lessons learned to inform the future design, implementation, and evaluation of parenthood-related interventions.
The project work plan comprises three key activities:
- Mapping Parenthood Policies: This activity focuses on mapping parenthood policies in higher education institutions in the UK and Brazil using desktop research of university websites and Athena SWAN action plans.
- Reviewing Parenthood Policies and Perceptions: This involves a survey in Brazil and focus groups with parents and carers in UK HEIs to review parenthood policies and perceptions.
- Developing Capacity Building Resources: We aim to develop resources to inform institutional interventions related to parenthood. This includes building a database of inspiring practices on parenthood for Brazil and the UK.
