Green light for 15 female-only professor posts in higher education

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has announced funding for 15 new female-only professor roles in higher education Picture: Julien Behal/PA

Funding for 15 new female-only professor posts has been approved for third-level institutions in a bid to tackle gender inequality in the sector.

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris gave the green light to the posts on Monday, saying they are needed to increase female leadership and address the gender imbalance that currently exists in Irish academia.