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INSPIRE KSH2 logo
12.08.24
Igniting change in Europe and Latin America: A closer look at the INSPIRE KSH2

The KSH2 ‘Widening Participation’ aims to transform gender equality within Research and Innovation (R&I) organisations across Europe and Latin America by supporting the creation of Inclusive Gender Equality Plans (IGEPs).

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INSPIRE Visual including the title and alluding to inclusivity
02.07.24
Creating inclusive Gender Equality Plans: key ideas and recommendations

The political priorities and joint actions of the European Commission in research and innovation have seen a shift in focus from ‘gender equality plans’ to ‘inclusive gender equality plans’ in recent years.

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Save the date: 29 and 31 May 2024, INSPIRE training sessions
13.05.24
Join the INSPIRE training sessions on the GEAM (Gender Equality Audit and Monitoring) Tool

INSPIRE will host a workshop consisting of two training sessions dedicated to the Gender Equality Audit and Monitoring (GEAM) tool, on 29 and 31 May 2024, from 2 to 5 PM CEST, via Zoom. The link will be provided to participants upon registration via email.

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Visual for the blog post: benefits and challenges to EDI in research and innovation
16.04.24
Benefits and challenges to EDI in research and innovation
The article explores EDI policy and the value it brings to science institutions, while also looking into the criticism it has faced in recent years because of politicisation.
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INSPIRE CfA External Evaluator
11.01.24
Call for Applications: External Evaluator for INSPIRE

INSPIRE is currently accepting applications from external institutions and companies interested in participating in the evaluation of the project’s activities. The evaluation aims to identify strengths and weaknesses, providing evidence-based recommendations for enhancing INSPIRE’s goal of becoming a sustainable center of excellence.

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GEAM tool
04.01.24
A Closer Look at the Gender Equality Audit and Monitoring (GEAM) Tool

In a world striving for gender equality, it is vital to have tools that help organisations navigate the path toward balance and fairness. The Gender Equality Audit and Monitoring (GEAM) tool can provide the necessary insights to identify disparities, track progress, and implement effective policies. 

Exploring the GEAM Tool

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INSPIRE support packages
03.08.23
INSPIRE Support Packages: What they are & their role for the Communities of Practice

In the context of INSPIRE, Communities of Practice (CoPs) are key to building capacity for change, for two reasons: 

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the future is intersectional
04.07.23
The future of Gender Equality Plans is intersectional
Tackling gender inequality has been high on the European Union’s agenda from its origins. In 2022, to advance gender equality in Research and Innovation (R&I), the European Commission made EU funding to universities, research institutes and the private R&I sector conditional on having a Gender Equality Plan (GEP).
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inspire booth gs23 africa
30.06.23
INSPIRE takes part in GE Summit Virtual Event

A virtual exhibition where you can interact with visitors and present your project's work - who would have thought this was possible only a few decades ago? But luckily for us, technology is working in our favour this time, allowing us to network with similar initiatives from across the globe, create valuable partnerships, and gather inspiration. 

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inspire group photo ljubljana
28.06.23
INSPIRE team reunites in Ljubljana for its second project meeting

A little update from our team: we've just got back to our homes after a few days in Slovenia, as the INSPIRE team had the opportunity to meet again in person, and this time right in the heart of Europe, in green and charming Ljubljana!

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INSPIRE Knowledge and Support Hubs
06.06.23
What are INSPIRE's Knowledge & Support Hubs (KSHs)?

To support the implementation of Gender Equality Plans (GEPs), foster the co-development of innovative practices and training, INSPIRE will bring together practitioners and academics in the field of Gender Equality in Research and Innovation and set up four Knowledge & Support Hubs (KSHs):

 

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SPEAR conference participants
09.05.23
The importance of collaboration, coalition and mobilisation for driving Gender Equality work forward

As coordinators of the concluding H2020 project SPEAR, we had the great opportunity to use the occasion of SPEAR’s final conference to make a dream come true: gather what we have come to appreciate as a growing and steadily strengthening community of Gender Equality (GE) practitioners, scholars, leaders and policy-makers for

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Girls in ICT Day
27.04.23
INSPIRE celebrates #GirlsInICTDay

Every year, towards the end of April, we are celebrating the International Day of Girls in ICT - a recognition of the women and girls who have defied stereotypes and pursued careers in technology and a chance for us to reflect on what should be done to encourage more young women to explore this area. 

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international women's day
23.03.23
International Women's Day brings together EU sister projects

There is no better feeling than celebrating International Women's Day alongside partners and sister projects who share your belief in women's empowerment and work on building a fair world for women in Europe and beyond! 

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The SPEAR final Conference
10.03.23
The INSPIRE project was presented at the SPEAR Final Conference in Copenhagen

One of our sister projects, the Horizon 2020 project SPEAR, is approaching its end, and we were lucky enough to be among the participants in its final conference.

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purple4women campaign
27.02.23
INSPIRE & ATHENA International Women's Day Campaign
The ATHENA and INSPIRE EU projects collaborate on the #Purple4Women campaign to celebrate International Women's Day
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Science document
17.02.23
World Science Forum Declaration calls for greater inclusivity in science
The Forum Participants commit to challenge inequality, environmental and climatic disruptions, and other forms of social injustice
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INSPIRE shares #SafeAcademia mission
16.02.23
INSPIRE joins #SafeAcademia campaign for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Our project joined the campaign launched by GENDERACTIONplus to reaffirm our commitment to building a safe and inclusive academic environment
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Consortium
03.10.22
BRINGING OPENNESS AND INCLUSIVITY TO EUROPEAN RESEARCH

The launch of INSPIRE, the much-awaited Centre of Excellence on Inclusive Gender Equality in Research & Innovation.