Below you can find a list of organisations who had representatives at the EGS 2011 and some of the reasons delegates attended. Our thanks to all the delegates for their contributions to the event and making it such a success!
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“I would like to attend the summit to learn more concerning the up-to-date gender policy, and get acquainted to the modern scientific issues concerning that latter.” “… (T)he first EGS will provide an excellent opportunity network and to achieve a better understanding of gender issues´ impact on scientific excellence and the role of gender equality at EU level, furthermore to find out about new trends, best practice and policy in the field.”
“I participated in the genSET consensus seminar in Paris and that was an amazing experience that I hope will be somehow repeated here.” "I would like to know what research and policy initiatives are ongoing in the EU." "I hope to find there an exchange of views and ideas about how to reinforce participation of women in research, especially in leading positions and I hope, as well, to collect new ideas about how to increase gender awareness among researchers, expert-evaluators and policy-makers." "I want to find out what is new, stay updated with the latest research and activities." "The European Gender Summit caught my attention, since it not only asks how to improve the situation for women in science; it seems to focus also on the why.”
"We are working on "gender certification" of teaching and research in physics. Innovation and quality are interesting concepts in this work." "I want to learn about the broader context - particularly concerning women in STEM - and to contribute to discussions and debate. I'm also keen to network with women and men working in similar organisations across Europe." "I would like to have new ideas on how to tackle the under-representation of women in scientific careers. I would like to learn about the latest research in the field, initiatives undertaken on gender and innovation, as well as about the successfully implemented gender action policies that would be applicable in higher education institutions." “…we want to learn more about gender and innovation from key players. We also want to contribute to the awareness that gender research is more than gender equality." "…to get informed about recent developments in the field of gender research, to obtain valuable contacts, learn from experiences of others …” "I would like to learn more about international ideas about and solutions to promoting structural change. My hopes are that this international perspective will bring about innovative ideas to help promote gender in science in the Netherlands" "To improve the efficiency and scope of the gender policies I design and implement in my organisation" "… to learn from experts in this field, to get more ideas and broaden our perspective, and our network. We want to learn all we can from existing research and practical experience on a European level." "(To look) for ways to add a gender dimension to engineering projects." "Have a closer 'look' on the recent research results on gender issues as well as on their impact on policies and structural changes." "… to gain a better understanding of how the rest of Europe supports women in academia in scientific disciplines and to share my experience of supporting and advancing female academics”
"My reason for participating is to get updated on new developments, to add to my network in this particular field and to explore the possibilities of collaboration to put gender on the health care agenda." "This will be an important gathering for a wide range of people concerned with gender issues in STEM. I hope to be able to hear about the latest research from the keynote speakers, to be able to meet with colleagues working on similar issues and to develop ideas for future work." "I seek the exchange with practitioners to adjust my research to relevant questions in practice. Also, I look for collaborations with practitioners." "I am lobbying hard for more gender mainstreaming at my own institution and seeking input and inspiration, especially on the strategies on emphasizing and institutionalizing the interface between gender policies and research and education in gender studies"
"To gain a greater overview of the field, and potentially meet European counterparts to collaborate with. The sessions look extremely useful and I'd be interested to hear about what initiatives are in place across Europe."
"To network with others, exchange ideas, let others know about( our) activities on gender."
“I would like to attract more girls into technical and computer science study. I think I will have opportunity to meet participants which are interested in women’s' problems in CS.”
“As a leading non-profit organization funding scientific research … we must and want to pay special attention for gender issues in (our) scientific community. Most of all I am curious about good practices which are sources of inspiration for my own activity.” "At the summit, I hope to be inspired especially in the areas of how to practically implement changes, and how to politically support and enhance the increase in the number of women in academic positions as well as to support a more diverse and conducive working environment.” “I would like to meet other researchers with the same research interests as me and I would like to learn more about those researching on gender and science.”
“I am attending the Summit because I want to learn about the latest trends and ground-breaking new opportunities as well as initiatives in the area of gender and innovation. I hope to gain insights from the academe, policy makers, managers and practitioners about the topic and hopefully to connect, explore and collaborate with other participants areas where we can possibly work together on gender-agriculture-research-capacity building issues.” “Most importantly, the EGS is the perfect forum for acquiring useful information & tools for the purpose of our project … as well as for disseminating information on (our project) through the presentation of a common poster, and showcase at the stakeholder exhibition.” “I am very interested in many gender-related issues, from gender to work-life balance, career opportunities, best practices. Within my organization, I led a small team that looked into gender balances in different parts of the organisation, and I plan to continue doing so.”
“I'm interested in the latest research on gender; I hope to apply this in my work.” “I would like to exchange experience in the field of motivating people to become aware of gender issues. It is also very exciting for me to meet people from all over Europe to compare our achievements … with those of other countries - where are we, where could we be. I would like to collect new usable arguments for women quotas, and other programs advancing women, as well as for gender-sensitive language.
“I am looking for new research (e.g. PhD. Programs) … in the field of Gender, Diversity, Business”
“I would like to get in contact with those, who have already started in 'fix the knowledge'.” “I am looking forward to finding out the current thinking in this space and feel that I can contribute something to the debate”
“Meet other people interested in the same issue, other people working on similar European projects and find out what has been achieved so far and how.” "I am most interested to learn about ideas for tackling gender inequality in science, particularly from other countries that may have different insights into the issue." "As a woman in (academic) engineering, I would like to find out what actions can be taken (top-down) to improve the situation in SET (low number of women, problems with glass ceiling, stereotyping, denial)." "The Summit will give me the possibility to meet the experts and professionals, exchange information, experience and practice with colleagues from different countries, different perspective." "As a student I was very interested in the role of gender in science. This helped me to understand better what was going on around me, to focus on the things I really wanted to do and to establish myself as an Academic." “To find out more about the current landscape and initiatives regarding gender in the area of science and research.” “To consider possibility of foundation of gender theory basing on principle of evolutionary ecology and control of biological populations and considering of human as result not sum but interaction of biological and social components” “Meet other Science administrators dealing with gender-related problems in science. Getting an idea how other funding organizations in Europe take measures to promote women in Science.” “….. to network and learn about initiatives and projects - to listen to inspiring speakers - to find out about latest developments…” “To know more about gender issues in SET, especially and about how gender impacts on management and leadership in the sector. To contribute to discussions and strategy in the field, network with others and find potential partners for future projects.” “(To) discuss best practice of gender initiatives and projects at institutions of higher education - exchanging experiences among gender experts from EU countries - getting new impulses for gender and diversity equality work in research and practice.” “I wish to keep up-to-date with gender and science projects in Europe, to refresh my networks and make new contacts.” “networking - looking for inspiration on gender policies that could be transferred to my university - making contacts” "I seek the exchange with practitioners to adjust my research to relevant questions in practice. Also, I look for collaborations with practitioners."
I attend The European gender summit because I think it could be a good occasion to take a glance at the most recent perspectives about policies in the field of gender and innovation "I hope to be able to network with people and gain new knowledge and inspiration on gender research and gender areas." "I would like to learn about the research and developments in the field and all the work that has been done so far and to see how this can help me in my new role" "to find out about projects and initiatives on gender and innovation from the European perspective" "In order to discuss research projects and best practice with experts of other countries" "I would welcome access to the personal experience and professional expertise of academic researchers whose aim is to advance women in SET." "we would like to be updated on European policies related to Gender, especially in science: gender as a scientific research topic but also gender as an issue in the scientific and technical professional careers development." "There are very few women in our part of the university, and I would like to know if there is anything I can do to help change this, and would like to know what the experience of women from other countries and organisations is." "Our aims are to support our women scientists at all levels, and communicate internationally the experiences we are bringing together."
"I am interested in learning from others and sharing my experience in attempts to promote women in science and technology, and change the culture of institutes to be more gender fair. The opportunity to meet and collaborate with other persons involved in this drive should be very informative and supportive"
"Discuss the latest research on gender and innovation Join the debate on future policy on gender and innovation"
"I am looking forward to participat[ing] in the joint discussions with key players from all sectors to produce the first ever collective agreement on policy development on gender for innovation." “Learn more about the research area gender and innovation” |
