… perspective in the collection, analysis and presentation of statistical data. Gender statistics play a key role in measuring gender gaps on the basis of agreed indicators that are relevant to the lives of women … surveys measuring perceptions and opinions [13]. EIGE’s work on gender statistics and indicators EIGE hosts a Gender …
… and although progress can be noticed, there is still work to be done because literature and statistics provide … or genderbiased. In order to change the current state-of-play and ultimately contribute to the promotion of gender equality in research and higher education …
… Supporting work-life balance for parents returning to work In Queens … return to work policies, and fund these from a combination of Schools’ resources and central University resources. The … by Queens University Belfast’s Schools in the fields of Science, Engineering and Technology (SET). The adoption of …
… research and teaching: an award promoted by the University of Santiago de Compostela Since 2010, a gender perspective … is being organised on an annual basis by the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC). The award aims to recognise … taught in only some fields (namely, education, psychology, work science, law, political science and literature), whereas …
… progress towards gender equality in the University of Beira Interior University of Beira Interior (UBI) was the first university in Portugal … up a gender equality plan as early as 2011. The pioneer workof UBI in this field is well-known in the country. A …
… Gender certification: a road to change? The aim of the project is to increase the knowledge on gender issues … for a possible ‘gender certification’ at the departments of Physics, Earth Sciences, and Energy Sciences at Lund … of the university. They often expressed willingness to work for the realisation of the policy, but at the same time …
… for 150 senior scholars in Lund University (Sweden) (of which 37 were men). The programme runs over a year with … Throughout the years, AKKA has increased the number of women in leading positions, contributed to an enhanced … structure, including seminars, workshops and a project work. A seminar with one (or more) invited lecturers is …
… Overcoming bias in personnel selection procedures As part of the internal leadership training programme of the University of Graz, the gender equality office is … in the understanding of equality and diversity work. This training is targeted at members of academic …
… organisations and universities need to make a number of changes to the way they operate if they are to make gender … institutional changes. Reassessing recruitment processes, work-life balance initiatives, career development plans, … ultimately enhancing gender equality in the area of Research and Innovation . The multi-faceted project, due …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Promoting gender equality is a … in R & I are not limited to positions, working time or work contracts, but are also evident in R & I outputs like … the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), convened an expert group meeting (EGM) …