Gender STI Project

🌍💻 Last week, The European Observatory on Gender in STI had the privilege of participating in the Multistakeholder Forum on Cybersecurity and Secure Connectivity, hosted by the Digital for Development (D4D) Hub in Madrid.   This event brought together a diverse community to strengthen digital cooperation between the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean, including EU Member States, LAC countries, the private sector, civil society, development financial institutions, and academia. The forum emphasized creating a human-centered, secure, and open digital environment to strengthen #cybersecurity and support #sustainable #digital #infrastructure.   One of our representatives Luciana Ayciriex from Grupo Inmark took part in Plenary Session: Human-Centric Approach to Digital Development in the LAC Region, where we presented the European Observatory on Gender in STI Gender STI Project. Through our presentation, we highlighted importance of diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) in the research design process on digital transformation as well as the implementation of #DEI principles and values in the EU-LAC cooperation on #digital #transformation.    A huge thank you to #D4DHub and all participants for fostering such a collaborative and forward-thinking event! We look forward to continued progress in gender-equitable digital transformation and cybersecurity 🙌   #Cybersecurity #DigitalTransformation #GenderEquality #DigitalCooperation #EULAC

🌍 🌱 Recent studies from the European Commission highlight the urgent need for gender balance in the Research and Innovation (R&I) field to strengthen the role of women in the energy transition. Achieving strong representation of women in the energy industry isn't just about gender equality—it's a strategic imperative. Diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences are essential to drive innovative and effective solutions for a sustainable energy future. Learn more about the impact of gender balance in the energy sector in this infographic by the EU Commission 👉 https://bit.ly/3XBvDUQ #GenderEquality #EnergyTransition #WomenInSTEM #ResearchAndInnovation #DiversityInEnergy #SustainableFuture #InclusiveScience

🚨 Don’t miss out next Tuesday, October 22nd, the Joint Conference "Integrating Gender Dimension and Equality Objectives into Energy and Deep Tech Fields for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future." 🌱 Co-organized by Horizon Europe projects gEneSys and Net4Air this event will explore the role of gender in the green and digital transitions and how to integrate gender equality into tech innovations for a fairer, more sustainable future. 🔍 If you're a policymaker, adviser, expert, or researcher committed to social progress, this is your call to sign up now! Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/4eJ3b9n Learn more about the event here 👉 https://bit.ly/48c0g6B #GenderEquality #HorizonEurope #Horizon2020 #STI #TechInnovation #Sustainability

🌍🔬 The European Observatory on Gender in STI was funded under Horizon 2020 Gender STI project, aiming to promote gender equality in research and innovation (R&I), in line with the European Research Area (ERA) strategy.    The ERA outline 5 emerging principles to foster gender equality in #STEM: 1️⃣ Equality and Inclusion: Close the gender gap to meet labour market needs, tackle green and digital transitions, and achieve a society based on equal opportunities and social justice. 2️⃣ Holistic Approach: Address gender disparities throughout the education, research, and innovation system. Collaboration among all stakeholders is vital to make STEM inclusive and attractive. 3️⃣ Institutional Change: Overcome stereotypes, biases, and structural barriers in education institutions and R&I organisations to foster a gender-equal, safe, and inclusive culture. 4️⃣ Intersectionality: Recognize the diverse challenges women face due to intersecting social characteristics. Ensure policies are inclusive and intersectional. 5️⃣ Interdisciplinary STEAM Approach: Promote a multidisciplinary set of skills through a collaborative approach to education and research, integrating gender and intersectional perspectives into R&I content.   Discover suggested key actions for implementing these principles here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dPYUR3   Learn more about The European Observatory on Gender in STI  here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Rt5Iv6   #GenderEquality #STI #Innovation #Research #Horizon2020 #WomenInScience 

📊 EU Stat reports that in 2023, 78.3 million people in the EU (aged 15-74) were employed in science and technology – a 2.9% increase from 2022. When compared to 2013, the data shows a substantial 25% rise over the last decade.   🔬📚Science and technology occupations require a high level of professional or technical knowledge in fields like physical and life sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Of the 78.3 million employed, 52% were women, a percentage consistent since 2021. Women worked predominantly in service activities (57% women vs. 43% men), with Malta being an exception at 48%.   Across the EU regions (NUTS 1 level), the highest shares of women working in science and technology were in: 🇱🇹 Lithuania and 🇱🇻 Latvia (both 63%) 🇩🇪 Sachsen-Anhalt (62%)   The lowest shares were found in: 🇲🇹 Malta (45%) 🇮🇹 North-West and South Italy (both 46%)   Explore the full report to learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XxoDYL   #WomenInSTEM #ScienceAndTechnology #EUStats #GenderEquality #ResearchAndInnovation STI 

🌍 The European Observatory on Gender in STI is a vibrant hub for knowledge and materials aimed at fostering healthy debate and driving solutions for gender equality in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI).    Here's what you can explore: 🔍 A comprehensive mapping study of 528 agreements from 51 countries, researched by the Gender STI project. 🧩 An outline of 14 prototypes developed during the Gender STI Co-Design Labs. 🤝 Access to a diverse Community of Practice (CoP) with over 200 members. 📚 80+ resources created by the Gender STI project, 23 sister projects, and 10 other related initiatives. 🌐 Content representing 24 countries across Europe, Africa, North America, and South America, along with trends and policies on Gender Equality in international cooperation in STI.   We invite you to check out our resources and explore the gathered policies and trends on Gender Equality in STI here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Rt5Iv6    #Horizon2020 #HorizonEurope #GenderEquality #ResearchAndInnovation #WomenInScience #GenderInResearch #InclusiveScience #GenderSTI

📢 Did you know about the Women in Digital Scoreboard? This comprehensive tool assesses the inclusion of women in digital jobs, careers, and entrepreneurship across the EU. The 2024 version, updated with Eurostat data, is now available!   The underrepresentation of girls and women in digital isn't just a gender issue – it’s an economic opportunity lost and a barrier to a more inclusive digital world.   The EU's Digital Decade Policy Programme aims to have at least 20 million ICT specialists employed by 2030, with a strong focus on boosting women’s participation. The ‘Women in Digital Scoreboard’ measures progress on closing the digital gender gap, evaluating Member States across three key dimensions: internet use, user skills, and specialist skills & employment, based on 13 indicators.   🔗 Learn more here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dXtOY4   #GenderEquality #DigitalInclusion #WomenInTech #DigitalSkills #DigitalDecade #ICT #Innovation #EU

🌐The European Commission has released its 2024 report on the post-evaluation of Horizon 2020, the EU framework programme for research and innovation. This comprehensive evaluation examines the programme's impact, efficiency, coherence with other initiatives and relevance to societal needs.    While gender equality improved under Horizon 2020, with the share of women in evaluation panels reaching 42% (above the 40% target), there is still work to be done. The share of women in scientific advisory panels and as researchers in projects remains below the 50% target, at 43% and 23%, respectively.   🌍🔬In response, Horizon Europe has been adjusted to integrate the gender dimension across its entire programme. The European Observatory on Gender in STI, born under Horizon 2020, continues to monitor and support these efforts, ensuring that gender equality remains a priority in research and innovation.   🔗 Read the report here : https://bit.ly/4egBNiF Access The European Observatory on Gender in STI here https://bit.ly/3Rt5Iv6 #Horizon2020 #HorizonEurope #GenderEquality #ResearchAndInnovation #WomenInScience #GenderInResearch #InclusiveScience #GenderSTI

📢 Don't miss out on the TARGETED-MPI final project conference on October 15th, titled "Business and Management Schools for Shaping Inclusive and Diverse Workplaces."    🎓🌍 This event will highlight the achievements of this four-year Horizon 2020-funded project, which has been implementing inclusive gender equality actions in five Business and Management Schools across the EU and Lebanon   The conference will also showcase the work of other EU-funded gender equality initiatives, by presenting their key results, and the implementation of Gender Equality Plans, fostering synergies for advancing gender equality efforts.   Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/3zM9qK6

Throughout its duration, the Gender STI project conducted a series of co-design labs, engaging stakeholders in dynamic workshops. Together, we tackled forefront challenges confronting women in STI, crafting innovative solutions in the form of prototypes. Discover one of the prototypes below!👇   📚✨The prototype “Training manual on Inclusiveness in Research: a manual for research personnel and RTOs” aims to guide those working in the STI on how to implement gender and inclusiveness dimensions into research and innovation content.   💡🔍It provides academic knowledge, tools, and practical examples of how to address the lack of inclusiveness that can impact work in different STI fields. One of Gender STI partners, Finnish research institution VTT Finland, has already implemented this manual in their organization. Interested in learning more insights about how they put it into practice?  Find out the story behind the prototype here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dhPsTX2r   #GenderEquality #Research #STI #innovation #H2020 #Gendermainstreaming #Unionforequality