Faking it: The implications of the Impostor Phenomenon in Higher Education

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• Dr Theresa (Terri) Simpkin
• Wednesday 28 April 2021, 12:00-13:00
• Zoom.

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E&D Event

While the ‘imposter syndrome’ has been somewhat trivialised in social media recently, the impostor phenomenon (as it is more correctly known) is of key concern to those in higher education. Initiatives aimed at broadening participation of under-represented groups (e.g. women in STEM , first in family, BAME students) will be less than successful unless ‘feelings of intellectual fraudulence’ associated with ‘otherness’ is addressed and diminished. This of course, relates to both staff and students.

This introductory workshop, delivered by Dr Theresa Simpkin, aims to highlight the implications of impostor phenomenon in the higher education setting, highlighting how the often debilitating experience can adversely affect achievement, engagement and learning experiences on campus and into the workplace. The workshop also introduces some responses that may assist faculty and support services to address the experience faced by many students and staff alike.

This event is hosted and provided by the University of Cambridge Women’s Staff Network and is open to member and non-members. Further details and booking can be found here https://www.equality.admin.cam.ac.uk/events/faking-it-implications-impostor-phenomenon-higher-education

This talk is part of the CMS Wellbeing series.

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