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“We succeed if I don’t receive any whistleblowing cases – not because they’re swept under the carpet, but because unwanted incidents simply don’t happen,” says Kristian Solaas, Equality Advisor at the University of Agder.

What does having ‘professorial potential’ mean? Researchers have attempted to unravel this mysterious concept.

While universities in countries like Austria, Norway and France are fully expected to promote equality, Serbia and Belgium have fewer requirements and resources. Researcher Evanthia K. Schmidt is calling for an increase in European co-operation.

It is more important now than ever to promote equality, diversity and integration, according to Eileen Fugelsnes from the Ministry of Education and Research, and the Ministry has appointed a new committee for gender balance and diversity in research.

A national survey of equality at research institutions shows that measures are implemented, but rarely assessed. A new report highlights a clear need for more evaluation.

What captured readers’ attention in 2025? Experiences of discrimination, the ideal worker norm and working conditions in academia dominated the reading statistics.

People are reluctant to talk about race and whiteness, but education and research institutions may overlook racism due to ‘not seeing skin colour’, according to associate professor Sandra Fylkesnes.

Some give it their all, while others leave academia. Most researchers, however, favour the middle ground. A new study shows how researchers respond to the ideal of working around the clock.

There are major socio-cultural differences between the north and south, according to researcher Mervi Heikkinen. Many students in Northern Sweden, Norway and Finland are the first in their family to pursue higher education.

This is particularly prevalent among foreign PhD candidates, according to interviews with more than 100 PhD candidates.

A research project takes a closer look at what is really going on when gender equality efforts in the workplace go nowhere.

In recent years, the EU has set gender equality plan requirements and launched groundbreaking actions against violence in academia. Marcela Linková nevertheless warns against reactionary forces in the EU.

New projects at the University of Tromsø aim to prevent dropout and improve grades among female students. "We want to show that there’s a place for everyone in the sciences," says the project’s leader.

Researchers are seeing a gradual shift towards greater diversity in European statistics. “She Figures” has reported on gender balance in research for over 20 years, and intersectionality is finally coming into its own. But be aware of some classic pitfalls, says researcher.

The call comes from Curt Rice, Executive Director of Fulbright Norway. He recently visited the US to discuss research exchanges with researchers, heads of institutions and members of Congress in light of new requirements.

Does a greater number of foreign researchers in Norwegian academia create a more inclusive work environment for everyone?

PhD fellows and postdocs in Norway spend more time on research than their German colleagues. This time use survey could give us an idea of why.

Women take more education than men and gain more from it. But men earn more than women regardless of education.

“You’re very visible when you’re a minority. Being noticed can be a good thing in academia, but as soon as you make a mistake, the flipside of hyper-visibility comes to the fore,” says researcher Marjan Nadim.

Our readers were most concerned about the fact that women take on the majority of academic housework – the service work in academia.