Women@Manchester new co-chairs

27 Jul 2023

Introducing Dr Lin Ma and Emma Shiels

We are delighted to introduce our new Co-Chairs of the Women@Manchester Staff Network. 

Emma Shiels will be taking the baton from Adèle MacKinlay as Professional Services Co-Chair. Emma is an Institute Administrator at The Productivity Institute and is passionate about gender equity. 

Emma Shiels said: "Women@Manchester has had an exciting year, with many highlights from International Women’s Week, and the regular webinars and events.  My hope for the future of the network is to raise awareness, encourage active participation and engagement, and advocate for gender equity.  I’d love to see a group which hosts compelling events, seminars and activities, accelerates gender equity, and one that continues to welcome all women within our University."

Dr Lin Ma is following Professor Rachel Cowen as Academic Co-Chair.  Lin is a Presidential Fellow and Lecturer in Faculty of Science and Engineering, and equally an advocate of gender equity.   

Dr Lin Ma said: "I am excited to lead the Women@Manchester staff network with Emma. It empowers and amplifies the voices of women, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment at our University. Through this network, I hope women can come together to uplift and support each other, witness greater strides in gender equity, create abundant opportunities and celebrate our achievements." 

Both Adèle and Rachel will continue to play an Executive Sponsor role and are very much looking forward to working with Emma and Lin as they lead the continued development of the Network in creating a supportive, nurturing, and developmental group for all women at Manchester, continuing to work in collaboration with our other staff network groups to ensure an intersectional approach. 

More information 

• Visit Women@Manchester to join the teams space and for more information on our staff networks.