“Science was our salvation, it opened our horizon to something bigger”
Detina and Argita Zalli
Gender-aware policies and processes include aspects such as gender balance at all career levels, considering gender aspects in recruitment and career progression and in particular in leadership and decision making.
It is also important to break down and challenge gender stereotypes (in science and beyond) and to raise awareness about gender-sensitive investments to achieve these goals.
Work-life balance and an appropriate organisational and workplace culture play important roles.
In particular, measures against gender-based violence, including sexual harassment need to be put in place.
Last but not least, also the integration of the dimensions of sex and gender in research content and teaching is an important dimension. Even new business opportunities can be created by responding better to customer needs and realities.
The corresponding outputs of gender aware research and innovation processes can contribute to social inclusion and equality.
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Working Group 1 summary – Gender and Ethics
Summary and update of Working Group 1 Action Plan.
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Cross-working group meeting of WG1 and WG2
WG1: Gender & Ethics
WG2: Science Education & Public Engagement
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10 recommendations for more inclusive and improved STE(A)M education
The recommendations are result of the Mutual Learning and Open Dialogue workshop with students and professors from WBC on their perspectives on RRI and STE(A)M, facilitated by Dalibor Drljaca, HRTD Cluster, held on April 27, 2023 during the WBC-RRI.NET event “Engaging Science with and for Youth” in Banja Luka. How to make lectures in STE(A)M…
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Gender Equality in Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans: Reflections on Success Stories
During our recent online event, participants discussed success stories and activities related to GEP implementation.
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Meet the winners of the Good Pracices in Responsible Research and Innovation in the Western Balkans
The entries from the Good Practices competition are evaluated and the winners are here!
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The future of education lies in the development of STEM disciplines, gender equality and development of green competences among the young population
On 27.01.2023, the workshop titled "The Future of Education: STEM Education, Gender Equality and Green Innovations in Vocational Education and Training" took place in Skopje, North Macedonia.
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WBC-RRI.NET took part in ESOF2022
WBC-RRI.NET project took part in EuroScience Open Forum - the largest conference of its kind in Europe.
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POLICY BRIEF Co-creating Responsible Research and Innovation activities: Experiences from the Western Balkans
Initial WBC-RRI.NET policy brief.
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Update on the activities of the Working Group 1 Gender and Ethics
A brief overview of what our WG1 members have been up to in the previous period.
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First face-to-face Working Group meetings and current situation in the Western Balkan
At the first hybrid public event, the members of the Working Groups had their first face-to-face meeting, discussing important points regarding their objectives, which frame the aspects of RRI.
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