March 2025
WG6 Activities in the First Quarter of 2025
On 21 January 2025, at Izmir University of Economics, Türkiye, WG5 and WG6 organized the event “VOICES in Action: Shaping Gender Equality in Science and Research.” The first day featured several presentations, including: “Introducing VOICES – Making Young Researchers' Voices Heard for Gender Equality” by Assoc. Prof. Anne-Sophie Godfroy. “A GEP in Action – Practical Tips and Lessons Learned for the Implementation of Gender Equality Plans” by Dr. Jennifer Dahmen-Adkins. “Using Intersectionality as an Approach [...]
March 8: Elevating Women’s Voices in Academia
On International Women’s Day, we take a moment to recognize the achievements, challenges, and contributions of women in all areas of life. In the world of academia, young women researchers play a crucial role in shaping the future of knowledge, yet their voices often go unheard. Today, we celebrate their efforts, acknowledge the barriers they face, and reaffirm our commitment to fostering inclusivity and equity in academic spaces. The Gender Gap in Academia: Challenges and [...]
February 2025
Voices Symposium for Early Career Researchers – Vilnius, 3-4 March
VOICES is organizing a special Capacity Building Symposium for Early Career Researchers on March 3-4, 2025, at Vilnius University, Lithuania. This two-day symposium aims to introduce the results of VOICES activities to young researchers from the Baltic States and discuss the Recommendations prepared for the European Commission and the European Parliament. The event will feature prominent women scientists from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the Baltic States working in various scientific fields. Event Details [...]
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 [...]