What is diversity management? A good diversity manager views differences as a resource, and is aware that employees may need adaptations, according to a Norwegian researcher.
The Danes at the bottom in gender equality They have the worst track record in the Nordic region when it comes to gender balance in academia. What is it with Denmark?
Curt Rice:: “Better research with diversity and gender balance” Gender equality as an advantage in the increasingly tough international competition for research funding will be one of the topics at the KIF Committee’s conference on gender equality and diversity in Nordic research. The conference will be held in November.
Curt Rice:: “Better research with diversity and gender balance” Gender equality as an advantage in the increasingly tough international competition for research funding will be one of the topics at the KIF Committee’s conference on gender equality and diversity in Nordic research. The conference will be held in November.
Thanks to observers, committees gave more money to women There was something peculiar about the discussions when research grants were being awarded, according to the committee chair. Something did not feel right. Then the Swedish Research Council began sending observers to the meetings.
What is diversity management? A good diversity manager views differences as a resource, and is aware that employees may need adaptations, according to a Norwegian researcher.
New anti-discrimination act with a twist The Liberal Party ensured that the Norwegian Government got majority approval for its proposal for a joint anti-discrimination act, with a few exceptions. Most importantly, the employer’s reporting duty will continue, although it is unclear how.
Thanks to observers, committees gave more money to women There was something peculiar about the discussions when research grants were being awarded, according to the committee chair. Something did not feel right. Then the Swedish Research Council began sending observers to the meetings.
Ethnic diversity challenges academia It was high time to put more focus on ethnic diversity, according to stakeholders in academia. But there is scepticism about expanding the KIF Committee’s mandate even further.
New anti-discrimination act with a twist The Liberal Party ensured that the Norwegian Government got majority approval for its proposal for a joint anti-discrimination act, with a few exceptions. Most importantly, the employer’s reporting duty will continue, although it is unclear how.
Ethnic diversity challenges academia It was high time to put more focus on ethnic diversity, according to stakeholders in academia. But there is scepticism about expanding the KIF Committee’s mandate even further.
"Not a one-man job" The Research Council of Norway wants more women at the helm of the Centres of Excellence. But the centres themselves are afraid of losing the competition for funding if they choose a female director.
New statistics:: “More research needed on barriers for immigrants” The vast majority of ethnic minorities in Norwegian academia are mobile researchers who have moved here to work in an academic position.
Fewer female centre directors In the previous funding round for the Centres of Excellence (SFF) scheme, 23 percent of the centre directors were women. In this year’s round, no women will be directing the SFF centres on their own.
"Not a one-man job" The Research Council of Norway wants more women at the helm of the Centres of Excellence. But the centres themselves are afraid of losing the competition for funding if they choose a female director.
New statistics:: “More research needed on barriers for immigrants” The vast majority of ethnic minorities in Norwegian academia are mobile researchers who have moved here to work in an academic position.
Fewer female centre directors In the previous funding round for the Centres of Excellence (SFF) scheme, 23 percent of the centre directors were women. In this year’s round, no women will be directing the SFF centres on their own.
KIF gives money for more equality Leadership training on gender and diversity, a pilot study on the working environment, a job promotion project and a gender balance prize are just a few of the measures planned for the future.
New guide for gender equality and diversity KIF has presented universities and university colleges with a practical tool to use in their restructuring efforts to ensure gender balance and diversity.
New guide for gender equality and diversity KIF has presented universities and university colleges with a practical tool to use in their restructuring efforts to ensure gender balance and diversity.
