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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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...

 

Change in the academic environment is inevitable. We are launching a campaign for International Women and Girls in Science Day

Gender and Science department of the Institute of Sociology will celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science for the tenth time this year. Czech science can no longer ignore the structural inequalities that lead to a talent drain and suppression of the potential of women and other marginalised groups. In the spirit of this year’s international motto Accelerate Action, we want to emphasize that change is not only desirable, but necessary. What...

Save the Date! GENDERACTIONplus’ final conference is coming

Towards new Horizons: Inclusive Gender Equality in FP10 and Beyond When: 12 February 2025 | Where: Ateliers des Tanneurs, Brussels & online You can find the registration form here. Over the past three years, Horizon Europe project GENDERACTIONplus has worked to advance inclusive gender equality in the European Research Area. Our work is coming to a close at a time of intense policy negotiations that are shaping the future priorities for research and innovation, including...

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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.

  • Gender equality policies and gender-based violence
  • 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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