Athena Final Event

The final events of the ATHENA project will showcase the results of this four-year initiative, providing a platform for high-level discussions on how to advance gender equality in research and innovation. These events will bring together policymakers, researchers, and institutional leaders to present key findings, exchange knowledge, and propose actionable strategies to embed gender equality in research-performing and funding organisations.

The policy event will present key recommendations from ATHENA’s work, emphasising the need to measure gender equality progress at the organisational level and its impact on research performance and excellence. It will also explore the unique challenges faced by smaller, young, and remote research organisations and ways to support them.

The final conference will highlight ATHENA’s key achievements, lessons learned, and future directions, paving the way for the next steps in advancing gender equality in research and innovation.

Gender Equality and Research Excellence

Exploring the link between gender equality and enhanced research outcomes, emphasising the importance of systematic data collection and policy implementation.

Bridging Gaps in Gender Equality

Addressing disparities in smaller, younger, and remote universities, focusing on tailored approaches for improving gender balance.

Sustainability and Policy Integration

Discussing long-term strategies to ensure gender equality remains a core element in research governance and funding policies.

Why participate?

The events will provide valuable insights into the latest developments in gender equality policies, foster collaboration between key stakeholders, and present evidence-based recommendations to advance gender balance in research institutions

Target audience?

Policymakers, researchers, academic leaders, representatives of research-performing and funding organisations, and gender equality advocates.

Dates

13th May – Policy Event
14th May – Final Conference

Registration

Deadline: 30th of April

Location

Brussels, Belgium

Policy event – European Parliament
Final conference – Canary Islands Regional Government, Avenue Livingstone 21