September 2024
Productive WG1 Meeting at UCL: Shaping the Future Steps for Gender Equality in Research
Our recent gathering at University College London (UCL) brought together a vibrant group of colleagues within the framework of WG1 to strategize the next steps for the VOICES Action. This meeting marked another significant milestone in our ongoing mission to amplify young researchers' voices and promote gender equality across academia and industry. A Collaborative Discussion on Future Directions The session, graciously hosted by Victoria Showunmi (@ShowunmiV), provided an excellent platform for sharing insights and aligning [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Empowering Voices: Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Academia at Istanbul Event
A pivotal event in Istanbul highlights the need for gender equality and combats gender-based violence among young researchers. Last week, on June 24-25, Istanbul hosted the WG4 event, a significant gathering aimed at addressing gender-based violence and inequalities faced by young researchers across continents. Organized by the COST ACTION CA20137 "Making Young Researchers' Voices Heard for Gender Equality" (VOICES), this event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders to foster a sustainable dialogue on gender [...]