Guidance, carrots, and whips will get more women into the IT industry
NordForsk
The three statements above comes from a recently completed research project on gender equality within the IT industry.
EU support to women in research, science and education
European Commission
Female talent is crucial for Europe, not least in the fields of research, science and education.
Women in university leadership
European University Association
International Women’s Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the gender disparities in university leadership.
Women are "hardworking", men are "brilliant"
World Economic Forum
Academia is under scrutiny due to its systemic gender imbalances.
Which countries have the most unequal access to higher education?
Times Higher Education
OECD data show that there are nations that have achieved more balance between major cities and other regions.
What do the World University Rankings tell us about gender equality?
Times Higher Education
The shares of female students and academics at global universities have barely changed in five years, according to THE data.
White House science adviser Lander quits over bullying claims
Times Higher Education
White House tried to keep MIT-Harvard professor in top post after he apologised for belittling female colleagues.
Most black students ‘a victim of racism’ in UK accommodation
Times Higher Education
Report calls for measures on ‘ignored’ issue like more black staff working in halls of residence and other blocks.
Report: How gender-equal is higher education?
Swedish Research Council
The results show that, perhaps contrary to the beliefs of many, the careers of women and men generally develop quite similarly.
Measures to improve gender balance are working
Norwegian SciTech News
Universities want to recruit more women into technology fields. More men complete their studies then, too.
Gender gap at education level is shrinking
European Commission
However, women are still under-represented in research and innovation careers. These are some of the key findings of the European Commission's She Figures 2021 report.
Women in science report lower level of access to key resources
Forskningspolitikk
A long-standing principle of science as a social institution is that it should operate on the principle of merit.
The Young Academy of Norway presents a series of videos
Forskningspolitikk
The organization presents a series of videos on academic diversity, collaborative relationships, recruitment and more.
New Mini-series: A week in the life of young researchers in Norway
Akademiet for yngre forskere
Exciting news! We are launching a brand new mini-series called “A week in the life of young researchers in Norway”.
‘Toxic’ leadership hurts women in South African universities
Times Higher Education
Study author says results demonstrate pervasive nature of patriarchy in higher education.
US and Canadian students protest over sexual assaults
Times Higher Education
Anger growing amid greater awareness and sense of administration failures.