H.I.T. High Potential University Leaders Identity & Skills Training Programme - Inclusive leadership in the Academia.

USI, through the Equal Opportunities Service, is a partner of the H.I.T. Program – “Leadership Program for Female Professors from all Swiss Universities.”The H.I.T. Program is a unique national initiative addressed to female professors from all Swiss universities w.

What the Program offers:

• Leadership training: to develop the skills needed to exercise effective leadership.
• Individual coaching: to receive personalized guidance tailored to one’s leadership journey.
• Peer group sessions: to exchange and share experiences with colleagues from other universities.
• Networking opportunities: to build connections with leaders in the Swiss academic community.

Structure of the H.I.T. Program 2026
The program is delivered in a blended format, combining in-person modules, online sessions, and individual coaching:

• Module 1 (Geneva): 2-day in-person session, 5–6 February 2026
• Module 2 (Lugano): 3-day in-person session, 1–3 June 2026
• Module 3 (St. Gallen): 2-day in-person session, 1–2 October 2026
• Online sessions: 3 March, 5 May, and 25 August 2026, from 15:00 to 16:30 on Zoom
• Two individual coaching sessions: delivered in person and/or online, to be arranged with the coach

Participation costs are fully covered by USI.

The Call for applications for the 2026 edition will remain open from 8 September to 5 October 2025.

For more information on the full program and application procedures, please visit www.hitprogram.uzh.ch or see the attached flyer.

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USI Contact
Francesca Scalici, Head of Equal Opportunities Service
[email protected]