Immigrants make up a third of Norway’s research personnel But the vast majority of them are foreign researchers. Immigrants educated in Norway and descendants of immigrants are underrepresented in Norwegian academia, new statistics show.
Most read articles in 2020 The top five news articles in 2020 deal with topics such as sexual harassment, discrimination, COVID-19's effect on scientific productivity, and new EU demands for gender equality plans.
Siblings provide valuable support for students of immigrant origin Many students with non-Western backgrounds pursue challenging educational programmes. For them, sibling support is an important resource.
Seeking more European research that integrates a gender dimension A new EU report shows how gender and sex analysis can make research better and more creative – including in disciplines that have not yet incorporated them.
Opinion: EU demands gender equality plan before granting funds Beginning next year, a research organization applying to Horizon Europe will need to have a gender equality plan to be eligible for funding. But Heidi Holt Zachariassen and Curt Rice of Norway’s KIF committee wonder if that will be enough to achieve real change that is inclusive for all.
Women publish more than people think The assumption that male academics publish more than their female colleagues is deeply ingrained. But new analysis shows that much of the difference vanishes if you dig into the numbers.
Centres of Excellence should be front-runners in gender balance and diversity While Norwegian Centres of Excellence are at the cutting edge of research, they are low on gender balance. Many believe the centres should be role models in gender balance and diversity.
Europe lacks sexual harassment measures and research Research on sexual harassment in academia is poorly developed and there are few measures in place to combat the harassment itself. The Nordic countries are no exception. So concludes a new European study.
Fewer publications from women researchers after COVID-19 The COVID-19 measures in place appear to affect the productivity of women researchers more than men. According to a Danish research analyst, immediate steps to reverse this trend are needed.
OPINION:: Gender equality and gender mainstreaming should continue to be a priority in ERA We have three main messages for the future of the European Research Area (ERA), writes chair of the Norwegian Committee for Gender Balance and Diversity in Research (KIF Committee), Curt Rice, in this opinion.
The EU will support innovative women Innovation will be given greater focus in the ongoing EU effort to design the next research and innovation framework programme. This represents a good opportunity to improve the gender balance in innovation environments, says Anita Krohn Traaseth.
Updated innovation concept means greater diversity Innovation has typically been thought of as involving patents, licences and start-ups. Today, innovation researchers have a far broader understanding of the concept, believes research leader Espen Solberg.
No discrimination against women whose CVs are as good as men’s According to a recent study, women and men have equal chances to move up professionally in academia as a whole. There are, however, a number of systematic differences.
Silence about sexual harassment remains a problem in academia Two years after the #MeToo movement started, sexual harassment issues are still not included in the national Working Environment and Climate Surveys. The Ministry of Education and Research declines to take a stand.
Most read articles in 2019 Check out our top five most read news articles in 2019 about implicit bias, academic protests, publication and gender, climate crisis and sexual harassment.
KIF Committee members:: “We must put women’s and men’s talents to use, regardless of ethnic background” The KIF Committee believes that gender balance and ethnic diversity are crucial to finding good solutions to major societal challenges.
Working in academia can be an “extreme sport” Round after round of temporary hiring and a non-stop pursuit of excellence and funding may impair progress towards gender equality in academia, according to research conducted at the University of Oslo.
“Europe wants more gender research” Gender equality generates better results within research and innovation. In addition, EU bureaucrats argue that European research funding should be earmarked with specific requirements for gender perspectives.
Looking to reap the benefits of internationalization In recent years some have asked whether the ceiling has been reached for the number of foreigners in Norwegian academia. The Young Academy of Norway would rather have a debate on how to best take advantage of this new diversity.
Gender points can open new doors for men and women alike “The use of gender points is not just about lifting people over a point threshold they would not otherwise reach. It is also about sending a signal that women and men are both wanted in the programme,” says Research Director Liza Reisel.
