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.
One reason men often sweep the Nobels: few women nominees
Science
In recent years, changes to the process have roughly doubled the percentage of women in the nominee pool.
Researchers voice dismay at all-male science Nobels
Nature
All seven winners of this year’s science prizes were men. Some say this shows a disappointing lack of progress towards diversifying the awards.
Inclusion is key in HE roadmap for Asia and Europe post-COVID
University World News
A report on inclusion and diversity in higher education was launched this month.
Research collaboration ‘key for female career progression’
Times Higher Education
Increasing number of co-authors is linked to speedier career progression, especially for women, says Royal Society paper.
Partners’ financial support is holding female academics back
Times Higher Education
A resulting sense of obligation often leaves women unable to relocate for better or more secure jobs, says Lara McKenzie.
How Paul Gilroy became the most vital guide to our age of crisis
The Guardian
One of Britain’s most influential scholars has spent a lifetime trying to convince people to take race and racism seriously. Are we finally ready to listen?
Prioritise women for research funding, Chinese universities told
Times Higher Education
Policy revamp aims to tackle gender inequality.
Economics ‘standing still or going backwards’ on diversity in UK
Times Higher Education
Decline in female representation at undergraduate and master's level is cause for concern, says Royal Economic Society.
Opinion: Sexism and Sexual Harassment in Danish Academia
Forskningspolitikk
Many Danes believe that the battle for gender equality has been won, writes Ea Høg Utoft, Aarhus BSS.