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Our partner AGH University of Krakow took part in scientific conference “How Feminism is Changing University”

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Our partner  AGH University of Krakow took part in scientific conference “How Feminism is Changing University”


🌟Frederick University Cyprus and RIGE – Gender Equality & Inclusion Research Unit hosted the 2nd ‘Open Labs’ day as part of the NEXUS Project on April 8th, 2024! 🎉

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🌟Academic and administrative staff of the University came together alongside two student representatives from the Students’ Union. We were also incredibly honored to welcome the Director of the “Georgios Markou” School of the Deaf in Nicosia, Dr. Kika Hadjikakou, to our event! 🌟
🌟Fruitful discussions unfolded, delving into topics such as gender equality, intersectionality, and strategies to foster greater inclusivity within universities. 💬💡
🌟It was a day filled with inspiration, collaboration, and a shared commitment to building a more inclusive future. 🌈✨ #NEXUSproject #GenderEquality #Inclusion #Intersectionality #FrederickUniversity



📍 Expanding the Gender Equality Plan in an Inclusive Direction: the Nexus Project 🌍

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In the framework of the Nexus project, colleagues from the University of Nis and Leman visited Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in its Genoa office last week.

 

The three organizations worked synergistically to define 3 key actions to be implemented by 2025 in their respective organizations. Unconscious bias, parenting support, and the gender+ dimension in research are the working themes that will be developed and explored in intersectional and intersectoral perspectives, charting new trajectories of organizational development. 

 

Vanessa De Luca from IIT presented Nexus at the WORLD FORUM FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE

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Vanessa De Luca from IIT presented Nexus at the WORLD FORUM FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE highlighting its role as a catalyst for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within research and innovation ecosystems. This online scientific conference took place from April 15th to 17th, followed by a networking meeting on April 19th at Parco della Musica in Rome. Vanessa De Luca took part in the World Forum for Women in Science (WFWS) 2024 – ENVISIONING TOMORROW on April 17th (12:15 -13:45). She contributed to a panel discussion titled “Sustainable, Inclusive, Decolonized Innovation.” Her talk centered on “Nexus’s Innovative Approach to Addressing Diversity Gaps in Research and Innovation.

Members of the University’s ENAF – Center on Gender Issues, Diversity, and Equality, met on Tuesday, March 27

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Members of the University’s ENAF – Center on Gender Issues, Diversity, and Equality, met on Tuesday, March 27, to discuss the next steps towards its aim for the promotion of equality and diversity in all levels of the University’s operations and in all processes of academic life🙌

ENAF (Equality ‘n’ Awareness at Frederick University) is a dedicated Center fostering gender equality in and outside the University and ensuring equal opportunities for all. The Center plans and implements initiatives that fall under four pillars: Research, Education, Campus Operations, and Public Engagement Activity.
 
Learn more about the ENAF Center👉 https://www.frederick.ac.cy/en/enaf

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