You are warmly invited to the “Fair Academy” event, which will take place on May 9 and 10, 2024 in Bratislava. The exceptional programme will include discussions and presentations on important topics related to gender equality and inclusion in the academic setting.

The programme of the event:

Thursday – May 9, 2024

9:15 – 9:30 Introduction

All participants will be welcomed and together we will dive into the topic.

9:30 – 10:30 PANEL I Topic: Women's research careers and grant support for women

We will discuss the importance of supporting women in the research and grant opportunities.

11:00 – 12:00 PANEL II Topic: The science assessment system and the absence of relevant data by gender

We will discuss the current state of science assessment and the challenges related to the lack of gender relevant data.

13:00 – 14:00 PANEL III Topic: Gender-based violence in academic settings

We will look at the issue of gender-based violence in academic settings and work together to find ways to face it.

14:30 – 15:00 Solo presentations by NKC Gender and Science

The floor will be offered for solo presentations from the National Contact Centre for Gender and Science.

15:30 – 16:30 PANEL IV Topic: Sustainability of gender equality plans in Slovakia

We will focus on the sustainability and effectiveness of gender equality plans in the Slovak context.

Friday – May 10, 2024

The event will continue in the Open Forum format, which will be in the form of a presence-only event. Please confirm your interest in participating in the second day on the registration form.

The event will take place on the premises of the CVTI SR on Lamačská cesta 8A and is open to all those interested in contributing to the discussion on gender equality and inclusion in the academic setting.

Please confirm your participation by registering at https://forms.gle/VZVdkbnLv2Q93PSRA no later than May 8, 2024