🎓 NEXUS Final Conference: “Fostering Sustainable Change – Effective Policy and Practice for Inclusive Gender Equality in Europe”

Session 3: Communities of Practice for Inclusive Gender Equality in PROs – What Works?

The third session of the NEXUS Final Conference brought together inspiring experiences and lessons learned from Communities of Practice (CoPs) working to advance inclusive gender equality in research performing organisations (PROs) with moderator Petroula Mavricou from Frederick University.

Speakers reflected on what has truly worked in fostering collaboration, peer learning, and institutional transformation — highlighting how CoPs serve as vital engines of change by connecting practitioners, sharing know-how, and strengthening collective impact across Europe.

The discussion showcased practical tools, mutual learning processes, and the importance of trust and engagement in making gender equality efforts both sustainable and effective.

🌿 The session underlined that inclusive transformation grows stronger through shared experience and cooperation.