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🎓 Funding opportunity for #WomenInScience: Marie Speyer Excellence Grants The University of Luxembourg has launched a set of new research grants, dedicated to empowering outstanding women in academia. This initiative is designed to support female researchers working at our University by providing financial assistance to further their research ambitions. Grant Details: ⦿ Eligibility: open to Postdocs, Research Scientists, and Assistant/Associate Professors across all disciplines. ⦿ Annual awards: 4 grants will be awarded, each with an allocation of €130,000. ⦿ Purpose: to support the development of existing research programmes and innovative research concepts. This initiative not only underscores our commitment to excellence and innovation in academia but also aligns with our objectives to foster a diverse, gender-friendly, and #EqualOpportunities research environment. The Marie Speyer Excellence Grants are a clear reflection of our dedication to attracting top talent to #Luxembourg and promoting gender equality in research. Application Deadline for the first call: 15 March 2024. https://lnkd.in/dwuRHCBa

Lesson learned 👩🏫 from recent Mutual Learning Webinar given by Yellow Window Design with topic: 🎓 Mobilizing Students for Structural Change: 🗨 Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: In universities, students aren't just learners; they're agents of change. By mobilizing them, we transform campus climates, raise awareness of gender bias, and make gender equality mechanisms more visible and accessible. 🧑 🧒 Students foster inclusive dialogue, expand gender knowledge, and empower themselves to make unbiased decisions. Let's harness their energy 🔋 to build a more equitable future. #StudentEmpowerment #GenderEquality Pertners: Yellow Window Design, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Nők a Tudományban Egyesület/ Association of Hungarian Women in Science, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and Faculty of management, University of Primorska

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 11 February Retrieved 9 February 2024 from https://lnkd.in/deiWnvHv On 22 December 2015, the General Assembly decided to establish an annual International Day to recognize the critical role women and girls play in science and technology, through Resolution A/RES/70/212. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on 11 February, is implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women, in collaboration institutions and civil society partners that aim to promote women and girls in science. This Day is an opportunity to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. Gender equality is a global priority for UNESCO, and the support of young girls, their education and their full ability to make their ideas heard are levers for development and peace. This year's celebration focuses on Closing the Gender Gap in Science: Accelerating Action, with an event on 9 February. Tackling some of the greatest challenges of the Agenda for Sustainable Development - from improving health to combating climate change - will rely on harnessing all talent. That means getting more women working in these fields. Diversity in research expands the pool of talented researchers, bringing in fresh perspectives, talent and creativity. This Day is a reminder that women and girls play a critical role in science and technology communities and that their participation should be strengthened.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February 2024 👩🏻🔬 Over the years, there has been a noticeable gender imbalance in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields globally. In the past, female scientists were not recognised for their work. Breakthroughs by women were concealed and the credit was given to the men. Despite significant advancements in women’s higher education involvement, their representation in these areas remains low. Unfortunately, existing structures continue to create gender-related disadvantages in academia. It is crucial to establish an environment that enables women to fulfill their potential and inspires young girls to pursue technical or scientific careers. Improvements and progress in science require the contributions of all, regardless of gender. K1-MET GmbH is actively committed to support equal opportunities for women in science and takes numerous measures to increase the proportion of women in these technical jobs. Read our Gender Equality Plan: https://lnkd.in/dSU94dHW #K1MET #research #forschung #womeninscience #genderequality #diversityinscience #embraceequity #diversityequityandinclusion

I recently took part in a summer school organized by the Université Bordeaux Montaigne (ex - Bordeaux 3) in collaboration with other participating universities in the RESET project funded by the European Union The summer school focused on Gender Equality and Diversity in Academia. The sessions, led by experienced professors, were highly informative and thought-provoking. Some of the key highlights for me included discussions on Scientific Excellence, Work-life balance in academia, and of course the group work sessions. It was interesting to note that while there are strategies to increase women's participation in STEM programs, Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences programs still face challenges in accessing research funding, possibly due to being female-dominated. This raises important questions about why gender should be a determinant of access to funding. I am happy to share the Certificate of Participation that I received for my involvement in the summer school. #AcademicExcellence #ResearchChallenges #GenderBias #DiversityInAcademia #ScientificExcellence #SummerSchool #Genderequality #Inclusion #SocialSciences #ArtsAndHumanities #AcademicResearch #RESETProject

Today is "The International Day of Women and Girls in Science". The aim of this day is to promote women and girls in science. This Day is an opportunity to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. Gender equality is a global priority for UNESCO & for us also, and the support of young girls, their education and their full ability to make their ideas heard are levers for development and peace. Fact- 33.3% global average percentage of female researchers and only 35% of all students in Science and Technology related fields of study are women. Me as a teacher supported not only boys but also many girl child in the field of science and technology and I feel proud of myself when I see them working in big reputed IT company. My support will always be there for girl child and women in the field of Science and Technology. On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, let’s reiterate this fundamental message: women need science, and science needs women. #womeninscience #scienceandtechnology #mathematics #education #engineering #people #learning #share

Did you know that despite a shortage of skills in high-tech fields, only 28% of engineering graduates and 1 in 5 AI professionals are women? We must change the narrative and call for action to remove barriers, including institutional and workplace cultures, that hold back women and girls involved in innovation. Science and gender equality are crucial to achieving the United Nations General Assembly's sustainable development goals. Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS) with RWI Synthetics on February 11, 2024. This year, the aim is to promote gender equality in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines, allowing equal opportunities for women and girls in scientific education and careers. #WomenInScience #GirlsInSTEM #IDWGIS2024 #GenderEquality #InternationalCommunity

Did you know that according to UNESCO, only 33% of STEM researchers globally are women? Today, on International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we pay tribute to the remarkable contributions of women in science, whose ingenuity and perseverance continue to drive innovation and progress worldwide. In Canada, we proudly recognize the efforts of Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS), a beacon of support and empowerment for women in science. With the gender gap in STEM fields persisting, organizations like Canadian Association for Girls in Science (CAGIS) are essential. Through mentorship programs, educational initiatives, and advocacy work, CAGIS is making strides in bridging this gap and fostering a more inclusive and diverse scientific community. Let's not only celebrate the successes of women scientists but also reaffirm our commitment to gender equality in STEM. By nurturing talent, breaking down barriers, and creating opportunities for all, we can unlock the full potential of women and girls in science, driving progress and innovation for generations to come! 💫🔬👩🔬 #WomenInScience #GirlsInSTEM #IDWGS2024 #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience

In certain regions globally, young women face challenges in obtaining higher education opportunities. Even in places where women pursue academic careers, there remains a noticeable absence of female presence in authoritative positions. Take a look at timeshighereducation.com where they review multiple articles that institutions and individuals can use to tackle this issue. Some of these articles include: - “How can universities disrupt the gender investment gap” By Simonetta Manfredi from Oxford Brooks University - “Women in academia are doing too much non-promotable work- and that has to stop” By Linda Babcock, Brenda Peyser, Lise Vesterlund, Laurie Weingart from Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh - “How to encourage gender equity in interdisciplinary research” By Elisabeth Browning from Elsevier We celebrate women in academia here at OEG and push for equality. Check out https://lnkd.in/eKGW4bgk for all the information we sourced, as well as some other amazing articles!

Advancing Gender Equality and Diversity at the University of Luxembourg Marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February, the University of Luxembourg reaffirms its dedication to fostering a diverse and equitable academic environment. Under the leadership of Prof. Jens Kreisel, our university is keenly focused on enhancing gender equality, recognising it as essential for fostering academic excellence and innovation. "#GenderEquality is a question of fairness and an important tool for promoting academic excellence at our research university. The proportion of women in academia has been improved but remains painfully too low. More widely, a diverse and equal opportunities environment is essential to understand the complexity of today’s challenges. It also motivates exceptional researchers to join the University and most importantly, to stay and further their careers in our community." - Prof. Jens Kreisel, rector of the University. With strategic initiatives driven by Gender Equality Delegate Prof. Skerdilajda ZANAJ, including the implementation of the Gender Equality Policy, the university has made significant progress. Efforts such as the Marie Speyer Excellence Grants and the ADVANCE mentoring programme demonstrate our dedication to supporting female researchers at every career stage. The increasing presence of #WomenInLeadership positions within the university, mirrors our commitment to diversity. These initiatives, along with enhanced support for researcher parents, are steps towards realising a truly inclusive academic community. Explore our initiatives towards a more equal opportunities environment. #uni_lu #InclusiveWorkplace #February11