International Federation of University Women

IFUW E-mail Discussions

IFUW holds regular, thematic e-mail discussions, each lasting for approximately one month. These discussions allow IFUW members from around the globe to share experiences and information on subjects of interest to university women. Recent discussion topics have included: Quality education, Developments in higher education and their implications for women graduates, Access to affordable universal primary education, and HIV/AIDS.

Women & Wealth, 8 - 28 June 2009

In 1997 it was estimated that nearly 70% of the world’s 1.3 billion poor people were women. Whatever the wealth of a nation, women as a group have a smaller portion of that national wealth than men as a group. In the course of this discussion, we will invite IFUW members to contribute to the store of knowledge about women and their relationship to wealth (and poverty) by sharing their knowledge and experiences.

To subscribe to this e-mail discussion, please with the subject "Subscribe".

IFUW Higher Education Network, February - June 2009

This network will link professors, lecturers, researchers, women active in higher education governance, and others interested in issues concerning women in higher education.  From February through June 2009, the network will offer members an opportunity to share concerns, ideas, experience and information to help prepare IFUW's participation in the 2009 World Conference on Higher Education.   IFUW has been asked to contribute on two themes:   "Equity, Access and Quality:  Women in Higher Education Governance" and bringing a gender perspective to "The contribution of higher education to a sustainable future through education, research and innovation".   Members interested in joining the network are asked to by sending a message stating their name, city, country and national affiliate (or independent member number).

IFUW Member Networks

IFUW Member Networks offer members opportunities to discuss issues, share information and make personal contacts with other IFUW members throughout the world.

The e-mail networks are open to any IFUW member with e-mail access. Each has a different focus. Some look at issue areas (Advocacy, Projects & Environment); other target specific age groups (Young Members & Next Generation).

Each network has a moderator who stimulates discussion and reviews messages to remove viruses and spam. PlantageNet, a private company in the USA, provides technical support, computer space and software necessary to support these networks as a free, public service to IFUW. For problems subscribing or sending messages to a network please contact networks@ifuw.org.

Current Networks

• The IFUW Networks is the distribution list for official IFUW announcements, newsletters and other publications. All members who subscribe to any of our networks are automatically added to the main IFUW Network to receive official correspondence. You may also choose to join only this network.
  Moderator, IFUW Staff
• The IFUW Connections (the original IFUW e-mail network, started in 1995) is a general network open to all members to share information and exchange ideas on a wide range of topics.
  Moderator: Ivy Shiue, Independent member, Taiwan
• The Discussion Network is the distribution list for IFUW's thematic online discussions (described above).
  Moderator, IFUW Staff
• The Advocacy Network is for members interested in international issues, who wish to learn about what is taking place at the United Nations and other international centres.
  Moderator: Aliaa El Erian, Egypt
• The Environment and Development is for members interested in environment and development issues, especially those related to women and environmental education, whether from volunteer activist or professional viewpoint.
  Moderator: Jessica North, New Zealand (currently residing in Great Britain)
• Next Generation Network is generations-inclusive for energetic and experienced not- so-young but equally not- so-old members who wish to share their expertise, network with one another and offer support both professionally and in volunteer capacities.
  Moderator: Shaila Mistry, USA
• The Young Members Network provides opportunities for IFUW members under 40 years old to make friends and share information about conferences & job opportunities, as well as plan special activities. The network has its own on-line newsletter, posted twice a year.
  Moderator: Cédrica Maugers, France