In 2023, women constituted 48% of higher education researchers in the UK. The forecast indicates a steady year-on-year increase, with the percentage rising incrementally to 49.6% by 2028. This represents a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 0.52% over the five-year period, reflecting a consistent trend towards gender parity in academic research.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Policies promoting gender diversity in STEM fields
- Impact of initiatives incentivizing women's participation in research roles
- Technological advancements and their influence on female researcher involvement
