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Our work is driven by the change we aspire to create. We engage across diverse disciplines, addressing contemporary societal challenges to inspire meaningful impact.

The Women Research Network (WRN) is a global group of scholars advancing Gender, Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Education, and Economic Development to promote more inclusive socioeconomic structures. 

Our Mission

Our mission is to drive impactful research by integrating diverse perspectives and expertise to address the most pressing contemporary issues. We empower researchers, foster collaboration, and leverage innovation to create sustainable, inclusive solutions that respond to the needs of today and tomorrow.

Our Vision

We envision a world where interdisciplinary collaboration and forward-thinking research lead to a more equitable, resilient, and connected society. Through our commitment to transformative research, we aim to inspire a future where research communities thrive together in a dynamic and sustainable environment.
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Why should you become a member of WRN?

Membership of WRN will broaden your horizons. You will be able to communicate your experiences with others, get encouragement from others, and feel empowered and understood.

Feel motivated and expand your network. Build your reputation as well as acquire new experiences and abilities. Project your future and potential career paths.

Promote change by becoming an active participant in the discourse, making a difference, challenging the status quo, and ensuring that policies the interest of women.

Membership

Membership is open to research students and academics, offering a supportive environment for collaboration with peers and established researchers. There are three membership levels—Academic, Practitioner, and Business Mentor—all free and accessible online.

Partnership

Partner with us in advancing Gender Equity and the Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) agenda in underserved and impoverished communities. Join our conversation and help promote long-lasting change.

Our Research Articles and Publications

The Women Research Network is dedicated to producing high-quality, impactful research that advances knowledge in gender, entrepreneurship, and business management. Our publications span a range of topics and are featured in reputable academic journals, conference proceedings, and edited volumes. Each article represents our commitment to rigorous scholarship and our goal to address pressing issues, inspire innovation, and inform policy.

Browse our collection of articles and publications to explore our findings, learn about our ongoing research projects, and see how we contribute to the global discourse on women’s entrepreneurship, gender equality, and sustainable business practices.

Our Active Conference Engagement and Research Collaboration

At the Women Research Network, we are committed to sharing our research insights and advancing academic discussions across key international conferences, including the Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE), the British Academy of Management (BAM), Gender, Work & Organization (GWO), and the Research in Entrepreneurship and Small Business (RENT) conference, among others. Our team consistently contributes papers, presentations, and workshops at these events, ensuring that our findings reach a broad audience while enhancing academic and practical understanding in our fields.

These conferences provide essential platforms for us to build networks and foster collaborations with researchers, practitioners, and industry experts from around the globe. Through these engagements, we aim to create meaningful partnerships, drive forward-looking research, and contribute to impactful dialogues in gender, entrepreneurship, and business management.

Our Projects

Call for Papers: GWO 2025 Conference - Stream 24
A Multi-Nation Study on Women Entrepreneurs' Response to Covid-19 Crisis in The Global South: A Feminist Perspective
Entrepreneurship for Women Empowerment: A counter-narrative of women in Sub-Saharan Africa
New forms of emergent self-employment in the Global South: Trends and patterns
Unveiling the Aesthetics of the Yoruba Language: Utilising Linguistic Persuasion for Entrepreneurial Success in Radio Advertising
Platform Cooperatives in the UK Social Care Sector: Insights Through a Global South Perspective

Our Past Events

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From Research to Action: Bridging Academia Policy
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Redefining Research
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Valuable Insights from Editors at the Meet the Editors Webinar
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Women’s Economic Empowerment Webinar – A Call for Policy Shifts
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Exploring the Fragility of Women’s Entrepreneurship – Insights from the Hand-in-Hand Webinar Series
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A CLOSER LOOK AT WOMEN'S READINESS FOR DIGITISATION OF BUSINESSES IN SUB-SAHARAN

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Redefining Research: Fresh Perspectives Research Notes

The Fresh Perspectives Webinar, part of our ongoing webinar series, provided an exciting platform to spotlight an innovative initiative to empower postgraduate researchers (PGRs) and early-career researchers (ECRs) in entrepreneurship studies. Our webinar series is designed to inspire, educate, and

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