Women Leading in Business May 2025

Looking to make new connections and speak with other inspiring and aspiring business people?

At this event you can speak to like-minded business women, discuss your ideas, share your knowledge and expertise.

Come along either in-person or online to make new connections in an informal setting.

Caroline Magennis

Caroline Magennis is Professor of Contemporary Irish Literature at the University of Salford, where she is Impact Lead for the Schools of Arts, Media and Creative Technology.

She teaches Irish and British literature and popular culture, supervises PhD students and mentors colleagues into meaningful public engagement.

Her academic writing has been published by Bloomsbury, Palgrave, Routledge, Oxford and Cambridge and her public engagement work on Irish literature and culture has featured across print and broadcast media.

Last year, her book, 'Harpy: A Manifesto for Childfree Women' was published by Icon Books (Worldwide English), Alienta (Worldwide Spanish) and W.F. Howes (Audiobook).

'Harpy' has featured in Vogue, Marie Claire, Stylist, The Independent and The Times and Caroline has appeared at numerous literary festivals, book clubs and podcasts to discuss the important issues at stake.

This event will be hosted by MBA alumna Claire-Marie Boggiano, Lurig Change & Development.

Important: photography and videography will be taking place during this event. By registering for and attending the event, you grant Alliance Manchester Business School permission to capture and use photos and videos of your likeness for promotional purposes. If you prefer not to have your image used in any promotional materials, please inform a member of staff upon your arrival.