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Make a difference! Join our cross-territorial working groups on RRI
Working groups of stakeholders who are interested in exchanging opinions and experience on Responsible Research and Innovation.
Read MoreNew Horizon Europe Guidance on Gender Equality Plans
A new guidance on Gender Equality Plans (GEP) is prepared by the European Commission.
Read MoreSave the date: ORION Open Science Final Conference
Welcome to the virtual #ORIONFinalConf on 27-28 September! The project partners will be sharing achievements and lessons gained throughout the ORION Open Science project.
Read MoreEvent review: Gender Equality Plans Development: Fulfilling the Horizon Europe requirements and beyond! July 2, 2021
This event, which is also the first WBC-RRI.NET event, discussed how to support gender equality in the regional research and innovation ecosystem.
Read MoreGender dimension in R&I landscape: An overview with a special focus on the Western Balkans
Before addressing the gender dimension, it is important to understand the basic terminology: Sex refers to biological and physiological characteristics that define humans as female or male. However, sex cannot be fully encapsulated in the female-male binarity. Hence, beyond male-female characterisation we also have non-binary as sex designation. Gender is a social construct of attributes,…
Read MorePaving the way towards embedding RRI in S3 in the Republic of Srpska
The WBC-RRI.NET project has already begun setting the scene for co-creation of ‘anchor’ activities in the Republic of Srpska.
Read MoreGender dimension in STRENTEX project
On the 30th of June, Prof. George Eleftherakis from the South East European Centre (SEERC), delivered an online presentation during the webinar “How is gender dimension integrated into a project?”
Read MoreWhy should you be dealing with Gender Equality in your research organisation?
Although the situation in the Western Balkans when it comes to gender equality in research and innovation is better than in most EU Member States, structural barriers persist. It is important to include more women in STEM research and innovation. When applying for research grants (especially EU co-funded ones and in particular Horizon Europe) you…
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