On 8 March, the world celebrates the annual International Women’s Day — a day that not only pays tribute to all women and their achievements over time, but also an opportunity to raise awareness of women’s rights and gender equality.
As a research and teaching institution, the University of Luxembourg has a responsibility to ensure the fair treatment and support of all our students, colleagues and scientists, regardless of gender and nationality.
This year, the Gender Equality Officer is organising three events centred around the International Women’s Day to give all staff and students the opportunity to come together and discuss gender equality in two workshops. A third event marks the launch of the new ADVANCE Mentoring Programme to support our young academics such as doctoral candidates, Post-docs, research scientists and Assistant professors, with parts of the programme initially organised for female young researchers to provide them with advice and support in their careers.
Research Luxembourg, in collaboration with the University of Luxembourg and the Ministry of Equality between Women and Men (MEGA), launched the second edition of their video series focussing on women & girls in science.
Gender and Conflict Workshop
7 March 2023 | Gender and Conflict Workshop
The 2nd edition of this multidisciplinary online event.
The workshop will, among other topics, answer questions around gender difference in post-traumatic stress, the role of women in peace making, and violence towards women in conflicts.
ADVANCE Mentoring Programme
8 March 2023 | Launch of the ADVANCE Mentoring Programme
The University is launching ADVANCE, a Mentoring Programme to support the career development of our researchers and promote gender equality.
The Mentoring Programme will organise different activities to create constructive spaces for young academics to explore their career options and plan their future actions.
Gender Biases in Medicine
8 March 2023 | Gender Biases in Medicine
In a round-table, speakers will discuss the role and consequences of gender bias in medicine and pharmacology.
The event will be followed with a Q&A and a standing dinner.
Women & Girls in Science Video Series
11 February – 8 March 2023 | Women & Girls in Science Video Series
Choosing the path of science and research can have many trajectories. To show a glimpse of what different science journeys can look like, the 6 women featured in this series represent different institutions, scientific focus, backgrounds, and functions. From a PhD candidate, a research facilitator, to research scientists and professors, the stories told in this second season reflect the many options for a career in science and research in Luxembourg.
Each video tells a story about a woman in science in Luxembourg, the path they have chosen and why, as well as their message for young girls interested in science.