Equal4Europe Final Conference «Gender Equality Standards For AHMSSBL Research Institutions Throughout Europe»

Four years after the beginning of the EQUAL4EUROPE project, the consortium members take a look back on what has been achieved during this incredible journey and organize this final conference to reflect on the main results of the project.

The aim of the EQUAL4EUROPE project has been to develop gender equality standards focusing on arts, humanities, medicine, social sciences, business and law (AHMSSBL) research institutions and develop and implement tailored Gender Equality Plans in the different research performing institutions to achieve a sustainable cultural and institutional change.

The main singularity of the project is its unique focus on AHMSSBL research institutions. The leaky pipeline phenomenon also regularly exists in this fields of research. Somewhat at odds with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) oriented fields of study, student levels for AHMSSBL institutions, reflect a more equitable division between men and women. However, this student-level balance is not reflected at higher post-study career levels, nor in academic positions, with a significant lower presence of women.

In this context, the aim of the EQUAL4EUROPE project has been to develop gender equality standards for AHMSSBL research institutions. And, following the objectives of the European Research Area (ERA), the project has focused on (1) removing barriers to the recruitment, retention and career progression of female researchers, (2) addressing gender imbalances in decision making processes and (3) integrating the gender dimension in research and innovation content.

The EQUAL4EUROPE conference will reflect on the most innovative outputs of the project and provide a platform to advance on gender equality in research institutions in Europe. We hope you can join us on the EQUAL4EUROPE conference and help us advance in gender equality in research institutions throughout Europe!