About us

The High Potential University Leaders Identity & Skills Training Program – Inclusive Leadership in Academia (H.I.T. Program) is established at the Center for Higher Education and Science Studies (CHESS) at the University of Zurich, following four successful editions held between 2019 to 2024 as a collaborative project of all Swiss universities.

The H.I.T. Program remains a national leadership initative open to women professors from all Swiss universities. It is held annually, with events hosted at various locations across Switzerland. This unique program goes beyond enhancing leadership skills and facilitating peer exchange by providing a collaborative environment in which participants address the challenges of traditional organizational structures and promote transformative change toward a more inclusive academic culture.

Key Components

• Leadership Training: Engaging workshops with academic leadership experts, designed to enhance leadership skills.

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with inspiring alumnae, role models, change agents, and peers from other universities and national academic bodies.

• Academic Leadership Circles: Collaborative small-group sessions focused on shared experiences and growth.

• Personalized Coaching: One-on-one sessions with professional coaches to support individual leadership journeys.