Newsletter May 2020
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Changes due to COVID-19
Also this month we would like to inform you about changes in dates of events from the last newsletter (04/2020):
Should there be further changes, we will of course inform you again. We wish you happy Whitsun and stay healthy! |
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Top places for support at the beginning of studies
The subjects Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering and Management and Information Technology at the Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg are among the best in Germany. This is shown by a recently published ranking of the Centre for Higher Education Development CHE, the most comprehensive and detailed study ranking in the German-speaking world. The subjects Economics, Business Administration and Industrial Engineering are in the top group in the current ranking in the category "Support at the beginning of studies". Top marks were awarded to the subject Business Information Systems in the category "International Orientation". More than 300 universities and universities of applied sciences nationwide were examined and evaluated in the current comparison. In addition to facts about studies, teaching and research, the ranking includes assessments by students about the study conditions at their university. |
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Start of the new round: COMETiN - the mentoring program for young female scientists at OVGU
Then register for the next round of the COMETiN program. Here you will receive personal exchange with a mentor, workshops and coaching to support you on your way. The new round starts on October 27th, apply now at:http://www.bfg.ovgu.de/COMETiN+Programm/Teilnahme.html |
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"Men's worlds" by Joko and Klaas shook up millions of viewers
Even in the current times of crisis, other important issues must not be allowed to go under. Almost half of all women in Germany have been sexually harassed at least once. The two comedians Joko Winterscheidt and Klaas Heuer-Umlauf are otherwise only known from various pranks and comedy actions from German television. A few days ago, however, the duo showed themselves from a different side by making a 15-minute short film about sexism against women - with shocking pictures and stories. You can find the full length video here |
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Call for Contributions - 10th State Day of Gender Research Saxony-Anhalt "SOLIDARITIES
Deadline: 26 & 27 November 2020 | Place: Magdeburg | Submission deadline: 16 August 2020 In addition to a short CV, the abstract should include complete contact information (name, academic title (if available), institutional affiliation, postal address, telephone number and e-mail address). Feedback on the acceptance or rejection of the proposed paper will be provided by the beginning of September 2020. The complete call for papers can also be found here |
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Grants and Prizes |
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Events |
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Virtual further education for women: women&work online congress
In the context of the first women&work online congress on 13 June, Prof. Dr. Veronika Grimm, member of the Council of Economic Experts, gives an interview on the economic situation and its impact on the labour market. In addition, numerous female experts who were interviewed in advance on various topics, including:
The recorded interviews will be available free of charge on 13 June 2020. The women&work online congress starts at 11:00 a.m. with three live webinars. A free registration is required at http://webinar.womenandwork.de
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Webinar "Gender images and gender roles in European comparison"
On 15 and 16 June 2020, the webinar with the topic "Across national borders - gender images and gender roles in European comparison: everything the same, everything different?" During the webinar, gender roles in Europe will be compared, how similar or different gender roles and understandings of gender equality are within Europe and, if applicable, what European gender equality strategies look like. The aim is to raise awareness of role models, role expectations of young women and girls as well as young men and boys and gender-related identity and personality development. The participation fee is 30 euros. Registrations will be accepted as soon as possible. more |
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Webinar ABC of the application on 7 July 2020
The FiF contact point offers a webinar on Tuesday, July 7 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. for female scientists who are specifically interested in submitting a proposal in one of the last calls of Horizon 2020. The "ABCs of Proposal Submission" deals with the structure of standard proposals ("Research and Innovation Actions", i.e. research proposals within the network) and provides tips on preparation and submission. More information and registration will be available shortly on the FiF-Homepage. |
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Online offer of the dbb Academy
The digitalisation of the world of work is currently receiving a huge boost. The need for further training is correspondingly high. In the coming weeks, the dbb Academy will continuously expand its digital learning offerings - primarily webinars, which are ideal for getting started in digital learning. Another advantage: many participants only have time for small knowledge bites that can be booked with little effort. |
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University and Politics |
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Conference documentation of the Gender Congress 2020 published
The Gender Congress of the Ministry of Culture and Science NRW took place in Essen on 11 February 2020 under the title "Please mind the gap - gender (in)justice at universities". The presentations and most important results of the event are now available in a conference documentation. to the documentation |
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Corona and equality of opportunity
The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has compiled information on the impact of COVID-19 on equal opportunities and equality in Europe. |
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Corona and equality at universities: Good Practice Collection
Under this title, bukof (Bundeskonferenz der Frauen- und Gleichstellungsbeauftragten an Hochschulen e. V. - Federal Conference of Women and Equal Opportunities Representatives at Universities) has compiled an overview of the opportunities that are being used at German universities to deal with the corona pandemic. to the overview |
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Women are the main bearers of the crisis
Systemically important occupations are a tough business. According to the DIW (German Institute for Economic Research) in Berlin, a significant proportion of these occupations have a female share of more than 70 per cent, in areas such as nursing, retail or even education in educational institutions and schools. The educational staff in kindergartens and preschools is even 93 percent female. Characteristic of these areas are low pay and the call for financial and social upgrading. In addition, women often work part-time - this puts pressure on wage replacement benefits, for example in the case of short-time work, and is exacerbated by the tax category V chosen by many women. In short: women are the main bearers of the crisis. Together with the DGB, the GEW is calling for immediate family support for parents and carers. Against this background, the union welcomes the DIW's initiative to introduce corona parental leave with a corona parental allowance. more |
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Study still confirms gender-related prejudices in MINT subjects
At the request of the FEMM Committee of the European Parliament, the "Policy Department for Citizens' Rights and Constitutional Affairs" of the European Parliament has prepared a study on "Education and employment of women in science, technology and the digital economy, including AI and its influence on gender equality". It concludes that gender bias and inequalities still exist in the MINT subjects (mathematics, informatics, science and technology) and in the digital sector, including artificial intelligence. The study includes a literature review of the current state of education of and jobs for women in STEM fields and the digital sector. Corresponding career paths (from primary school to employment) are examined and examined for obstacles. Finally, suggestions are made for future research, initiatives and strategies to improve the participation of women in this field. Download the study |
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New publication on the factors for the under-representation of women in science
In an English-language literature review ("Factors that contribute to the underrepresentation of women in science careers worldwide: a literature review"), a framework of influencing factors is identified from 470 publications in high-ranking scientific journals from 1985 - 2018, all of which deal with women's access to science, their participation and progress. It is divided into 5 groups of factors: |
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