Full day event

Coffee and registration

Welcome addresses

Presentation of SUPPORTER

• Sofia Strid, associate professor at the University of Gothenburg

Panel 1: Tailoring GEPs in higher education institutions to specific ecosystems

The successful development and implementation of inclusive Gender Equality Plans (GEPs) hinge on their ability to be effectively tailored to an institution’s specific context—shaped by demographics, culture, and political landscape. Deeply rooted cultural norms, prevailing anti-gender discourses, and the specific challenges of certain fields—such as sports and agricultural studies—can create additional barriers to inclusivity as envisioned by the European Commission. 

This opening session will set the stage by examining how GEPs can be adapted to diverse institutional ecosystems, drawing insights from sister projects. Through an exploration of best practices and lessons learned, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the strategies needed to navigate contextual challenges and foster meaningful, long-term change. 

Panellists:

• Suzanne Lundvall, professor in sports science at Gothenburg University
• Jana Mazancová, professor at the Czech University of Agriculture in Prague
• Sara Clavero, researcher at TU Dublin and deputy director of RINCE
• Maria Sangiuliano, research director at SMART Venice

Moderator:

• Nathalie Wuiame, senior lawyer and researcher

Lunch Break

Poster session

Panel 2: (In)visible change agents and their role in promoting gender equality

Commitment from leadership, as visible macro-agents acting on the level of policies, is vital for advancing gender equality in higher education. They secure funding, provide infrastructure, and embed inclusivity through policy, advocacy, and strategic action. At the same time, less visible micro-agents, such as student groups, coaches, and individual faculty members, drive change through community-building, trust-building, knowledge transfer, and leveraging their network of influence. They inspire transformative change within their immediate environments, sometimes facing challenges both from the internal and external environment.

Panellists:

• Lenka Henebergova, member of the Rector's Board for Social Affairs and Sustainable Development
• Panagiota Polykarpou, consultant for equality, diversity and inclusion at Yellow Window

Moderator:

• Andjela Pepic, assistant professor at the University of Banja Luka

Coffee break

Panel 3: Sustainability: Achieving gender equality in the long run

Gender Equality Plans cannot be successfully and effectively implemented unless their sustainability is ensured. During this panel discussion, different strategies fostering GEP sustainability will be explored, and indicative examples will be provided. More specifically, the panel will cover three topics: a) monitoring and evaluation strategies to ensure GEP sustainability, b) budgeting and GEP sustainability, and c) examples of sustainable GEP actions from a sports higher education faculty. The proposed strategies will address issues of inclusivity, intersectionality, and the long-term impact of GEPs.  

Panellists:

• Katjusa Radinović, head of the research office at Ljubljana University
• Gabriela Langhammerová, gender expert and lecturer at the Centre for Gender and Science at the Institute of Sociology of the Czech Academy of Sciences
• Ewa Łojkowska, professor at the University of Gdańsk

Moderator:

• Zoi Xygalata, executive secretary and doctoral program administrator at South-East European Research Centre

Wrap-up