October 2024
WG2 Meeting of VOICES – COST Action in Dubrovnik, Croatia
The WG2 (Working Group 2) of the VOICES – COST Action recently held a productive meeting in Dubrovnik, Croatia, 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 key next steps for Grant Period 4 (GP4). A significant focus was placed on strategies to promoting inclusive and diverse leadership. Special thanks go to Ivana Načinović Braje for her [...]
International dissemination event “Bridging Gender Voices Across the Contents” in Istanbul
From June 24 to 25, 2024, in Istanbul, Working Group 6, “Monitoring and Evaluation,” and Working Group 4, “Sexual Harassment, Gender-Based Violence, and Institutional Culture,” organized an international dissemination event, “Bridging Gender Voices Across the Contents.” The event aimed to provide participants practical insight into gender equality policies and programs and monitoring and evaluation techniques. It was also essential to encourage a transformative dialogue that transcended academic boundaries—bringing together different perspectives and experiences to promote progress towards [...]
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 [...]
September 2024
VOICES Writing Retreat: A Journey of Silence, Reflection, and Progress
Dr. Victoria Showunmi (working group 5 Lead) along with Dr. Anne-Sophie Godfroy (Chair of the Action) organised a writing retreat which was the first for the Cost Action. It took place between 12th-14th of September 2024. There were six participants including Early Career Researchers and Senior Scholars who came from across Europe. We gathered in the picturesque Vosges mountains in Italy for the writing retreat. These researchers, came from Germany, England, Portugal, and France, mostly [...]
Panourgias Papaioannou Elected to the EAIR Executive Board
Panourgias Papaioannou, Communications Officer for VOICES WG2 and an Early Career Researcher (ECR), has been elected to the Executive Board of the European Association of Institutional Research (EAIR). EAIR is dedicated to advancing research, policy, and practice in higher education to benefit the academic community. Panourgias was officially inducted into the EAIR Board during the 46th Annual EAIR Forum, held at University College Cork in August 2024. The EAIR Forum provides an important platform for [...]
July 2024
Advancing Inclusive Mentoring: Highlights from VOICES Summer Training 2024
A transformative gathering of minds and experiences at the University of Deusto, Bilbao (Spain) from July 8 to 11, 2024. The VOICES Summer Training 2024 at the University of Deusto in Bilbao proved to be a remarkable event, bringing together a diverse international group dedicated to fostering inclusive mentoring for early career women in academia and research. This event, led by María López Belloso along with Marta Warat and Ola Thomson, and chaired by the [...]
COST ACTION VOICES in the Media: Unveiling the Hidden Women of Bilbao
As part of the Summer Training “Unlocking Knowledge, Experience, and Good Practice in Inclusive Mentoring” on inclusive mentoring at the University of Deusto (July 8 to 11, 2024), 65 students from around the world had the opportunity to explore a unique tour that followed in the footsteps of women who have made a significant impact on Bilbao (Spain). This enriching experience was recently highlighted in the media, drawing attention to the powerful stories of these [...]
Meet the Experts: Leading Voices in Inclusive Mentoring at VOICES Summer Training 2024 in Bilbao
We are pleased to introduce the trainers for the Summer Training “Unlocking Knowledge, Experience, and Good Practice in Inclusive Mentoring” to be held in Bilbao from July 8 to 11, 2024. In response to the growing popularity of career mentoring programs for women in academia and the research and innovation sectors, the VOICES Summer Training event 2024 aims to bring together a diverse community to share insights, experiences, and best practices in inclusive mentoring. This [...]