Advancing gender equality in Czech research to achieve institutional changes.

The Centre for Gender and Science (NKC) is a specialised centre that focuses on advancing gender equality in research and on supporting gender equality in research and higher education institutions and in the research policies formulated by public administration and the government.
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Webinar Invitation: Gender, Sex, and Societal Norms in 14th-Century Prague

This webinar is part of a series of guest workshops organised by the National Contact Centre for Gender & Science (Institute of Sociology of the Czech Academy of Sciences) given by international experts intended to mainstream gender dimension in research and bring best practices and interesting examples into the Czech scientific context. The primary target groups are experts and scientists within the particular field. However, the lecture is open to anyone beyond the field of...

Advancing Gender Equality in Research & Innovation: The Need for Stronger GEP Implementation

The European Commission’s report, Impact of Gender Equality Plans across the European Research Area, provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving policy landscape surrounding Gender Equality Plans (GEPs) in research and innovation (R&I). The study examines the impact of EU and national policies on the development and implementation of GEPs. The report also evaluates their influence on gender equality in ERA. The introduction of GEPs as a mandatory requirement for receiving Horizon Europe funding marked...

 

Warning Sign for European Research and Innovation: New She Figures Data Reveal Gender Equality Gaps in Science

The European Commission has published a She Figures report for 2024, presenting the latest EU-wide statistics on gender equality in research and innovation. The figures show that women outnumber men in higher education but remain under-represented in research, particularly in STEM and leadership positions. All of that might significantly harm the European Union’s competitiveness.  While the new report confirms a slight progress in the overall representation of women in science, it shows a significant gender...

Why and how does academia need to change? We ask women scientists and students

Bossing, bullying, and discouraging women from science, as well as underfunding research and using students as cheap labour. In our campaign on the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we have asked women scientists and students what barriers they face and what changes they would like to see in the academic system. In this article, we share a view by an IOCB scientist, Denise-Liù Gracias Leone. The campaign is organised...

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Gender And Institutional Change

We help Czech research and higher education institutions with the formulation and implementation of every aspect of their Gender Equality Plans. We also help and advise Czech institutions on the gender-related requirements of Horizon Europe.

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One Size Doesn't Fit All

We carry out training and awareness-raising activities on the gender aspects of research and innovation. Through actions focused on the research community and a more broadly focused campaign aimed at the general public, we showcase how people and research benefit from incorporating a gender perspective in this area

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A Safe and Respectful Academic Environment

Gender-based violence, which includes sexual harassment, is a serious problem that negatively affect the academic and research environment. Our work seeks to effectively address and prevent gender-based violence and create a safe environment for all.

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  • 7P model
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The Milada Paulová Award

The Milada Paulová Award is conferred annually by the Czech Minister of Education, Youth and Sports in cooperation with the Centre for Gender and Science to recognise prominent Czech women researchers for their lifelong contribution to their academic field.

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