University leaders are well placed to address the gender gaps in science, technology and innovation. However, at present, most of them are men. Women… - Mary Okwakol

Women in top leadership positions can inspire and mentor upcoming academics. They would also be well placed to offer advice on how to overcome challenges along the academic path. And female leaders could be in positions where they can influence policies within their institutions and at the national levels.

Strive to be purpose-driven, choose to be role models and always walk the talk so as to have idealized influences. Have genuine concern for those you lead, be innovative and challenge your followers to do likewise. It is transformational leaders who will build transformational institutions.

When scholarships are advertised, most of them have age limits. When a woman drops out of work to raise children and then returns, she is often … above the age limit for courses.

As was the case in the 2020 examination, female candidates have proportionally (in terms of percentages) performed better than the males at all levels, and have shown a lower failure rate. Even at individual subject levels, they have shown a better performance.