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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Safe to Learn, Bound to Lead Respectfully

How does a hierarchical environment affect our ability to say “no”? And why does the academic environment still lack clear rules of conduct between people that are common in other professions? We have commemorated this years International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations with online social media campaign focused on the issue of hierarchy, power, and consent, as well as problematic relationships in academia. On February 2, a two-week communication campaign entitled “Safe...

Your Right to Safety: Navigating Power and Consent in Academia

To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we hosted an open discussion at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University titled Your Right to Safety: Understanding Power, Consent, and Professional Boundaries. Students and early-career researchers gathered to hear from Dr. Anna Bull (University of York; The 1752 Group), sociologist and a leading expert on systemic change in higher education.  After an introduction by Anna Bull, the event featured an open, honest dialogue—both...

 

Training our ethical muscles at the British Embassy with Dr Anna Bull

On 13 February 2026, we topped off our International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrations at the British Embassy Prague. Organising a high-level event with senior leaders and key stakeholders from Czech higher education and research and relevant stakeholder organisations, we have explored institutional accountability for professional boundaries, consent, and safety. An inspirational lecture held by Dr Anna Bull from The 1752 Group was followed by a moderated discussion with Czech institutional representatives. ...

Breaking the Bias: Toward Gender-Sensitive Diagnosis and Treatment in Mental Health and Neurodevelopment

Epidemiology has long suggested that some mental and neurodevelopmental disorders are “typical” for boys, such as ADHD or autism, while others, including depression or anorexia, are more often linked to girls. But are these differences true reflections of biology, or echoes of bias embedded in research, diagnostic criteria, and clinical expectations? Our webinar lead by Professor Małgorzata Lipowska, psychologist whose work bridges scientific research and professional practice, will confront gender bias in psychology diagnosis and...

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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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