February 2025
Reflections on the Core Group Meeting in Brussels
On February 10-11, 2025, the Core Group of COST Action VOICES gathered to advance its work towards promoting gender equality in research and innovation in Europe. Over two intensive days, participants collaborated on drafting the White Book, organizing key upcoming events, and meeting with strategic stakeholders. Day 1: Building the White Book and Event Planning The meeting began with a welcome session and an introduction to the agenda by Anne-Sophie. Participants then engaged in discussions [...]
January 2025
EAIR Forum 2025: Call for Contributions Now Open
Submissions are now being accepted for the 47th Annual EAIR Forum, hosted by Utrecht University in the Netherlands. Under the theme "Openness: a Mission Challenged," this prestigious event will bring together leading voices in higher education research and institutional development. Researchers, practitioners, and higher education professionals are invited to contribute their insights and research findings to this important dialogue. VOICES COST Action members are invited to join this Forum, as part of our commitment to nurturing [...]
Inclusive Research Cultures Through Mentorship: Join Our International Expert Exchange
Mentorship has the power to transform research cultures, fostering inclusivity and diversity as key drivers for innovation and collective progress. That’s why #EumentNet and #VOICES are excited to announce an international event dedicated to exploring this critical topic: "Inclusive Research Cultures Through Mentorship: A Practitioner-Researcher Dialogue" 📅 Dates: 26-27 May 2025 📍 Location: Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Germany This two-day event will delve into the role of mentorship in shaping inclusive and transformative research environments. By bringing [...]
VOICES in Action: International Event on Gender Equality in Science and Research (Izmir, Türkiye)
We're excited to announce an upcoming international event focused on shaping gender equality in science and research, organized by Dr. Rakibe Külcür (WG6) and hosted by Izmir University of Economics (IEU) in Türkiye. The two-day conference, taking place on January 20-21, 2025, brings together leading experts and researchers from across Europe to address critical issues in gender equality within academia. The event features an impressive lineup of speakers including Associate Professor Anne-Sophie Godfroy from France, Dr. [...]
November 2024
WG3 “Breaking the Bias” Impact Workshop in Berlin
VOICES Working Group 3 convened for a workshop at Fraunhofer IAO in Berlin from November 6-8, 2024. The event, organized by Clemens Striebing and Anita Thaler, opened with reflections on the transformative "Breaking the Bias" summer school held in Athens in 2023. Participants shared their journeys of integrating gender perspectives into research and teaching over the past year. While highlighting successes, they also addressed challenges faced and valuable lessons learned. A notable achievement was the [...]
October 2024
WG6 activities during GP3
Several events and activities took place under the leadership of WG6 leader Dr. Rakibe Külcür, such as: · 24-25 June 2024 - Organisation of the WG6 International dissemination event “Bridging Gender Voices Across the Contents” at Istanbul Aydin University, Türkiye. · 24 June 2024 - Presentation on Monitoring and Evaluation in Academia at Istanbul Aydin University, Türkiye. · 21-25 October 2024 – Short term scientific mission at University College London, United Kingdom, with Dr. Victoria [...]
WG2 Meeting of VOICES in Dubrovnik, Croatia
The WG2 of the VOICES – COST Action recently held a productive meeting in Dubrovnik, Croatia (4-5 October), to continue work on their scientific article and plan WG2 activities for the future period. In addition to advancing the article, the members of WG2 discussed critical next steps for Grant Period 4 (GP4). A significant focus was placed on strategies to promote inclusive and diverse leadership. Special thanks go to Ivana Načinović Braje for her excellent [...]
Communication Team Meeting Sets Ambitious Plans for Final Year of COST Action VOICES – Madrid, September 2024
As we enter the final year (GP4) of COST Action VOICES, the Communication Team gathered at the Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid on September 23rd and 24th, 2024, to strategize the last stretch of our collaborative journey. With representatives from various working groups (WGs) and led by Marian Blanco-Ruiz (Science Communications Officer) and Edna Falorca Costa (Science Communications Co-Officer), the meeting focused on fine-tuning our communication efforts and setting clear goals for an impactful finish. [...]