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Advancing inclusive, intersectional gender equality in research and innovation -> https://inspirequality.eu/
A look back at our 10 Oct Knowledge Exchange Event in Poland!

We gathered gender equality experts and practitioners to discuss tackling resistance and driving sustainable change in R&I.

Inspiring talks, a great panel, and a stunning venue at @jagiellonskiuni.bsky.social. Recordings coming soon! ✨
December 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
INSPIRE publication in the spotlight! ✨

This @gesis.org-led mixed-method study covering over 6,000 organisations focuses on the *actual implementation* of Gender Equality Plans across Europe - and remaining gaps.

Read it here:
www.cogitatiopress.com/socialinclus...
December 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
✍️ SAVE THE DATE: 16–17 April 2026! 📅

The INSPIRE final conference is coming to Brussels. We're working behind the scenes and can’t wait to share more soon. Mark your calendar and join us to discuss the future of inclusive, intersectional gender equality in Europe! 🙌
December 2, 2025 at 11:17 AM
🫶 Mutual respect, open minds & intersectionality — key attitudes for inclusive mentoring highlighted by the VOICES project.

At our Kraków Knowledge Exchange Event at @jagiellonskiuni.bsky.social, we loved their T-shirt exhibition promoting gender-equal research cultures.

More at: gendervoices.eu
November 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
🌈 Celebrating LGBTQIA+ contributions to STEM! Despite barriers and discrimination—especially where rights are eroding—queer scientists keep pushing innovation forward. Today we honour their impact and advocate for true inclusion in research. 🧑‍🔬
November 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
💻 Last day to join the online Gender Summit! INSPIRE is hosting a virtual booth and ready to chat about our work.

Excited to exhibit alongside our colleague Portia @dfg.de, @elsfoundation.bsky.social & more - and hoping to catch some keynotes too. See you there? 😉
gender-summit.com/event/gs25/
November 18, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Kicking off the week at the online Gender Summit! We're back in the virtual exhibition, engaging with policymakers, researchers & practitioners. This year also launches a new India-focused platform.

Join plenaries, discussions & visit our booth!
👉 gender-summit.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
On 9 October, we were welcoming our guests at the Institute of Sociology of the @jagiellonskiuni.bsky.social, where we had prepared a meeting with city representatives, a feminist exhibition, a poster exhibition from our Communities of Practice...and quite a few snacks. 😊

See the atmosphere below!
November 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Our project proudly supports 12 #CommunitiesOfPractice driving systemic change for inclusive, intersectional #GenderEquality. 🫶

🗣️ During our Knowledge Exchange Event on 10 Oct, we let their work shine through flash presentations.

More about it here:
inspirequality.eu/article/insp...
October 30, 2025 at 2:11 PM
“We know a different society is possible — and we have ideas on how to get there.”

Inspiring (pun intended) insights from our Knowledge Exchange Event at @jagiellonskiuni.bsky.social on tackling resistance & sustaining change in gender equality. 💪

More about it:
inspirequality.eu/article/insp...
October 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
🎉 On 9 Oct, we kicked off our Knowledge Exchange Event with a warm welcome at @jagiellonskiuni.bsky.social 's Institute of Sociology!

Our 12 #CommunitiesOfPractice each had a poster displayed and we used this opportunity to connect and reconnect with gender equality experts from all over Europe!
October 20, 2025 at 1:04 PM
✨ All smiles from our Kraków meeting! Our project’s on track and exceeding goals. 🥰

Huge thanks to our dedicated consortium, Advisory Board, Jagiellonian University, and @gentic-uoc.bsky.social team for leading the way. 👏

Exciting updates and our final conference coming soon! 🌟
October 15, 2025 at 7:22 AM
💻 Join the 2nd STREAM IT Policy webinar tomorrow at 11:00 AM: “State of Gender Equality in STE(A)M in Europe.”

🎓 Organised by Babeș-Bolyai University & RAPIV Bulgaria, with 4 expert speakers on using data to drive gender equality in science.

👉 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
How do social policies and other national factors impact women's career progression in academia? 📄

A recent article by our colleagues, Jörg Müller and @rachelpalmen.bsky.social, explores this topic, with results across 31 European countries.

Read the paper 👇
academic.oup.com/spp/advance-...
September 30, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Why is it important to adopt an intersectional lens in our efforts towards equality? And how does intersectionality go from theory to practice?

📝 Read this blog post by @mariajromano.bsky.social to see the main points of our Policy Brief on intersectionality.

inspirequality.eu/article/inte...
September 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
🎙️New episode - #UnpluggedDialogues

We sat down with Prof. Pat O'Connor, Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Social Policy at the @unioflimerick.bsky.social & Visiting Professor at the @ucddublin.bsky.social Geary Institute for Public Policy.

You can watch it:
🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8Sj...
August 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
📸 Spotted: our very own Lorena Pajares Sánchez & Jörg Müller at the @atgender.bsky.social Conference: 12th European Feminist Research Conference in Barcelona! ♀️

We conducted a presentation on the role of middle management in driving systemic change and advancing #GenderEquality in science! 🙌
August 5, 2025 at 6:47 AM
We're happy to announce we published our 3rd Open Training Unit! 🤩

This unit, created by @gesis.org & @fraunhoferisi.bsky.social,
focuses on inclusive data monitoring: what it is, why it matters, and how to develop inclusive indicators yourself.

Check it out:
gender-inspire.eu/e-learning/c...
June 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
If your organisation has used the GEAM (Gender Equality Audit and Monitoring) tool already, or if you plan to implement it in the future, & are wondering how to analyse the data from it, then this workshop is for you! 📑

Info on agenda & registration:
🔗 www.inspirequality.eu/article/insp...
May 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Join our INSPIRE workshop next Thursday afternoon & gain practical tips and examples on how to analyse the data you collect after implementing the #GEAM (Gender Equality Audit and Monitoring) tool!

More about the tool, a detailed agenda & registration link at:
www.inspirequality.eu/article/insp...
May 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM
🙌 A world where every girl has the support, the freedom, and the confidence to pursue whichever career they want - and yes, that includes careers in traditionally male-dominated fields such as #ICT. 👩‍💻

This is what we're fighting for: an #inclusive, more equitable world. 💜

Happy #GirlsInICT Day! 🙌
April 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
🌸 With a new season, comes a new look - and our website has undergone the same transformation! With a clearer structure, new pages (dedicated to our Communities of Practice), as well as updated ones, and a better look, our website is now ready to be explored! 🧡

Check it out: 👉 inspirequality.eu
April 17, 2025 at 7:28 AM
🔎 What did our colleagues at @gesis.org find out about #GenderEqualityPlans as a key eligibility criterion for EU funding? Were they introduced and if so, how did they impact research & academia? What about private companies?

Take a look at our key findings in the report:
zenodo.org/records/1426...
April 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Why should you follow us? 💙

In a nutshell, INSPIRE is a team of 14 partners working towards inclusive #GenderEquality in R&I, producing new knowledge, connecting experts in Communities of Practice, developing open access resources (e.g. e-learning material) & more!

Learn more👉 inspirequality.eu
April 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Dignity. Fairness. Respect. These attitudes should be not reserved to only a select few - but to everyone. ✊

Today we are reaffirming our commitment to fight for a more equal and just world, where everyone gets a seat at the table.

Learn more about INSPIRE's mission at:
🔗https://inspirequality.eu/
March 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM