Kalwant Bhopal: It pays to be white on campus Racism has become more visible in the UK after Brexit, and is seen in academia as well. This is according to diversity researcher Kalwant Bhopal, who is coming to Norway in November for a conference on diversity.
Kalwant Bhopal: It pays to be white on campus Racism has become more visible in the UK after Brexit, and is seen in academia as well. This is according to diversity researcher Kalwant Bhopal, who is coming to Norway in November for a conference on diversity.
#MeToo kick starts Nordic research on sexual harassment We have asked stakeholders in the sector about the status of research on sexual harassment in Nordic academia in the wake of #MeToo.
#MeToo kick starts Nordic research on sexual harassment We have asked stakeholders in the sector about the status of research on sexual harassment in Nordic academia in the wake of #MeToo.
Research on sexual harassment:: Norway close behind Sweden A new working group will document the extent of sexual harassment in Norwegian academia. Now Sweden is encouraging Norway to follow its lead and set aside money for research in this area.
Time use in academia:: Men and women use their time differently, but everyone works too much Male post-docs and PhD candidates work more than their female colleagues, but female professors work the most hours of all, according to the latest time use survey.
Research on sexual harassment:: Norway close behind Sweden A new working group will document the extent of sexual harassment in Norwegian academia. Now Sweden is encouraging Norway to follow its lead and set aside money for research in this area.
Time use in academia:: Men and women use their time differently, but everyone works too much Male post-docs and PhD candidates work more than their female colleagues, but female professors work the most hours of all, according to the latest time use survey.
No more Norwegian input to the EU The Ministry of Education and Research will nonetheless assess whether a greater focus on gender balance and the gender dimension is needed in the EU’s new research programme. The Research Council and the KIF Committee are cautiously optimistic.
Knowledge about gender needs decolonising The legacy from colonialism characterises Norwegian academia. Now, Norwegian researchers want to examine their own disciplines and include non-western perspectives in the academic institutions’ scholarly production.
No more Norwegian input to the EU The Ministry of Education and Research will nonetheless assess whether a greater focus on gender balance and the gender dimension is needed in the EU’s new research programme. The Research Council and the KIF Committee are cautiously optimistic.
“Complete lack of due process for victims of sexual harassment” As it stands today, sexual harassment cases must be heard in the courts. Now many are applauding the decision to provide a low-threshold option that will ease the burden on victims.
“Complete lack of due process for victims of sexual harassment” As it stands today, sexual harassment cases must be heard in the courts. Now many are applauding the decision to provide a low-threshold option that will ease the burden on victims.
The University of Oslo ramps up its fight against sexual harassment For the first time ever, preventing sexual harassment is a main goal in the University of Oslo’s action plan for gender equality.
“Gender imbalance in science prizes sends a negative signal” Just a handful of Nobel Laureates are women, and the Abel Prize has been awarded only to men. What is needed to eradicate the gender differences in awards for outstanding research?
The University of Oslo ramps up its fight against sexual harassment For the first time ever, preventing sexual harassment is a main goal in the University of Oslo’s action plan for gender equality.
“Gender imbalance in science prizes sends a negative signal” Just a handful of Nobel Laureates are women, and the Abel Prize has been awarded only to men. What is needed to eradicate the gender differences in awards for outstanding research?
EU urged to strengthen gender objectives The Research Council of Norway and the Committee for Gender Balance and Diversity in Research have written a letter to the Ministry of Education and Research. Their message is clear: Don’t forget gender equality.
EU urged to strengthen gender objectives The Research Council of Norway and the Committee for Gender Balance and Diversity in Research have written a letter to the Ministry of Education and Research. Their message is clear: Don’t forget gender equality.
“Need gender balance among centre directors” Less than 15 percent of grant applications for Centres of Excellence designate a woman as the centre director. A new master’s thesis looks at gender differences in research funding.
