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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
💬 “There is still so much to do to wash away centuries of prejudice against women.” In our latest Q&A, Stephen Curry explores leadership, accountability, redefining “excellence” and “merit”, and the culture change needed for inclusive gender equality. inspirequality.eu/article/cult...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
“Our capacity to nurture intersectional solidarity within academia is a collective survival strategy.” 💪 In our latest blog, Molly Occhino reflects on supporting each other amid rising anti-gender movements—and what INSPIRE’s Communities of Practice can teach us. inspirequality.eu/article/nurt...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
💬 Lasting change isn't created by policies alone—it happens through people working together, across institutions, countries and differences. Our latest blog explores how INSPIRE's research and Communities of Practice can help drive sustainable change. Read it: inspirequality.eu/article/chan...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
💭 How can inclusive R&I environments withstand political & social shifts? Dr. Rachelle S. Heller says resilience is key: treat gender equality as an ongoing effort, embrace change and act locally. Read our latest Q&A 👇 inspirequality.eu/article/resi...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
🧐 What’s the recipe for lasting institutional change? Hard evidence. In our latest Q&A, Dr. Miyoko O. Watanabe discusses tackling the root causes of bias, intersectional gender equality and equal representation in decision-making. Read the full interview: inspirequality.eu/article/buil...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🎧 How are nationalism and neo-authoritarianism reshaping higher education? In our latest #UnpluggedDialogues, Prof. Jo-Anne Dillabough discusses ideological capture, academic freedom and curricula. Listen on YouTube or Spotify 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSgH...
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INSPIRE Unplugged Dialogues: Jo-Anne Dillabough
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
In our latest Q&A, Lucio Pisacane discusses redefining excellence, embracing interdisciplinarity, supporting Gender Equality Offices and challenging the "ideal researcher" notion. 🔗https://inspirequality.eu/article/structural-reform-more-equitable-academic-cultures-inspire-interview-lucio-pisacane
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
💬 “Education, transparent statistics & leadership support are key to tackling bias.” Karolina Kublickiene of @ki.se shares why lasting change in research and academia requires coordinated, top-down institutional action, and more - full interview below! inspirequality.eu/article/gend...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🔸More women leaders 🔸Flexible careers 🔸Better mentoring 🔸Gender equality at the heart of research. In our latest Q&A, Jonathan Dawes (University of Bath) shares practical ideas for building a more inclusive R&I ecosystem. Read more: inspirequality.eu/article/how-...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
🌈🎧 New podcast recommendations are here! From queer culture and love to politics and representation, these shows offer insightful and engaging perspectives from across the LGBTQ+ community. Share your favourites below! 👇
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
🍿 Looking for your next movie night? 🌈 Our latest #PrideThroughCulture recommendations feature feel-good films about identity, love and being unapologetically yourself. Which LGBTQIA+ film would you add to the list? 🎬
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
🗣️ New INSPIRE Q&A! This time, we spoke with Prof. Curt Rice about reducing bias, advancing gender equality, and building fairer research environments through cultural shifts and institutional reform. Read the full conversation 👇
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🍿 Looking for your next binge-watch? Our #PrideThroughCulture series continues with TV show recommendations celebrating LGBTQIA+ stories, history and representation. 🌈 Check them out—and tell us your favourites! 📺
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🌈📚 Looking for your next Pride Month read? Our latest discoveries celebrate diverse stories, identities and experiences. What's next on your summer TBR? Let us know! 😊👇
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
💡Know your words: the following guide includes more than 300 terms (updated this year) referring to diversity and inclusion, a must for any professional in this field! Check it out: blog.ongig.com/diversity-an...
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The Diversity & Inclusion Glossary — A List of 300+ Helpful Diversity Terms (2026 Update)
Diversity terms are all over the place. Do you know the meaning of BIPOC, Folx or Culture Add? I didn’t didn’t know either… not at first. But as DEI language became part of recruiting, hiring, and wor...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
⚖️ Harassment, stereotypes and hate speech don't happen in a vacuum—they are symptoms of wider inequalities. INSPIRE is working to create a fairer, more inclusive research & innovation ecosystem through lasting institutional change. Check out what we're doing here: 👉 inspirequality.eu
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
💬 “Change is slow... but there is progress.” In our latest Q&A, Prof. Catherine Mavriplis shares insights on fairer career pathways, institutional change and collaboration in R&I. A conversation on what it takes to advance inclusive gender equality. ♀️💪👇 inspirequality.eu/article/chan...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
🎙️ You asked, we listened: Unplugged Dialogues is now on Spotify! 💚 Explore expert conversations on equality, inclusion, intersectionality & institutional change—now easier than ever to listen to on the go. 🎧👇 open.spotify.com/show/7tCjLt1...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🔎 How do anti-gender movements impact equality work? Our Open Training Unit 10, developed with FIERCE & RESIST, explores backlash, resistance & intersectional strategies for advancing diversity, equity & inclusion. Check it out for yourself 👇 inspire.europamedia.org/e-learning/c...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
🎉 We’re launching the INSPIRE Q&A series! 💬 First up: Dagmar Simon, member of our Scientific Advisory Board, shares insights on leadership, institutional change, and addressing backlash against gender equality. Read the full interview 👇 inspirequality.eu/article/sust...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
✍️ New research from Rachel Palmen & Javier Quirós Gómez looks at how higher education & research institutions address LGBTIQ+ inclusion. The findings? Current policies are still fragmented and lack intersectionality - important reflection ahead of Pride Month. 🌈 link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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LGBTIQ+ Inclusion Policies in Higher Education and Research: A Critical Scoping Review - Sexuality Research and Social Policy
Introduction Higher education and research organisations increasingly adopt equality and diversity measures, yet LGBTIQ+ inclusion remains uneven and frequently subsumed under broader EDI agendas. Thi...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
🎙️Our latest #UnpluggedDialogues episode dives into intersectionality in practice—from Central & Eastern Europe to Latin America. How can this perspective shape public policy & institutional change? Listen to the discussion 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=iThY...
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INSPIRE Unplugged Dialogues: Panel Discussion on Intersectionality
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
👋 Ahoj from Bratislava! Yesterday, Rachel Palmen and Jörg Müller ( @gentic-uoc.bsky.social ) presented INSPIRE’s findings on intersectionality at the Fair Academy conference on gender equality in research in Slovakia 🇸🇰 A great opportunity to exchange with experts and spotlight our work. 😊
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
💫 Full house for our INSPIRE Brussels conference next week—thank you! In-person spots are now closed, but you can still join online 💻 Register to receive the streaming link here: inspirequality.eu/conference
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
✨ Meet our speakers! Kicking off: Rachel Palmen, INSPIRE coordinator and senior researcher at @uocuniversitat.bsky.social 💫 She’ll open our Brussels conference (16–17 April) with key insights from the project. More speakers coming soon—register now 👉 inspirequality.eu/conference
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
🔎 INSPIRE Open Training Unit 8 spotlights the legacy of GENDERACTIONplus 📚 Explore key resources on intersectionality, gender-based violence, the gender dimension in R&I, monitoring & institutional change—supporting a more inclusive European Research Area. inspire.europamedia.org/e-learning/c...
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INCLUDE project @includeprojecteu.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
🎥 Missed the inspiring @inspireproject.bsky.social event in Barcelona? Watch the recording of the keynote by Prof. Victoria Showunmi (UCL) on embedding intersectionality in research practices, followed by a roundtable with Rachel Palmen, Yvonne Galligan, moderated by Sara Clavero.
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Embedding Intersectionality in Research and Innovation: Turning Theory into Action - Round table
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
💻 Event alert! On 24 March, SuSTEM CoP hosts an online conference on intersectional equality in higher education & research across Europe. Knowledge exchange, strategies & expert speakers! Register 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
This #InternationalWomensDay, we join sister projects to say: vulnerability is #NotRandom. Inequality stems from entrenched power structures—and it deepens where gender intersects with migration, disability, ethnicity, care roles & more. Intersectional change in R&I is essential. #IWD2026 💪
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
📢 Registration is open for our Brussels conference (16–17 April 2026)! Join us to explore the progress & future of inclusive, intersectional gender equality in R&I. Attend in person or online! Register here: 👉 inspirequality.eu/conference/r...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
📢 CoP spotlight! SuSTEM gathers in Barcelona for a 2-day event on inclusive Gender Equality Plans & intersectionality in R&I. Join the open roundtable (6 Mar, 14:00–16:00 CET) featuring Prof. Victoria Showunmi— live on YouTube 👇https://www.youtube.com/live/ESef6DaJXLo
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
In 1927, Marie Curie was the only woman at the Solvay Conference. In 2022: 17 women. ⚖️ Progress worth celebrating—while pushing for more. As #InternationalWomensDay nears, we reflect on how far we’ve come in STEM 💪
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
✨ The WIGE Community of Practice is hosting an online workshop this Friday! 💻 Led by Dr. Silvia Fierascu, it will explore how to implement Gender Equality Plans in practice, bringing together equality & HR experts across CEE. We'll report back! More about the WIGE CoP at: inspirequality.eu/cop4
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
✍️ Have your say on the first EU Action Plan for Women in Research, Innovation & Startups 📄 Share what prevents women from joining R&I, what drives STEM careers & the impact of underrepresentation. Deadline: 23 Feb ❗ Contribute here: research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/news/all-res...
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Contribute to the first EU Action Plan for Women in Research, Innovation and Startups
The European Commission invites citizens, businesses, policymakers, academics, and NGOs to contribute to the Action Plan for Women in Research, Innovation, and Start-ups.
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Less than 3 months to go until the INSPIRE final conference in Brussels! 📢 After nearly 4 years advancing inclusive, intersectional gender equality in the ERA, we’ll share key findings, tools and reflections—and discuss how to sustain change and tackle backlash. Agenda coming soon—stay tuned! 🫶
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Women remain underrepresented at the top of academic careers in Europe. A new study by Jörg Müller and Rachel Palmen ( @gentic-uoc.bsky.social ) analyses 31 European countries, showing how national context factors shape gender-fair career progression in academia. ⬇️ academic.oup.com/spp/advance-...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
INSPIRE Support Package 4 is out! 🚀 The final package offers practical tools to strengthen equality work for lasting change. It covers monitoring inclusive Gender Equality Plans, understanding intersectionality, and addressing backlash. Explore it here 👉 inspirequality.eu/support/spkg...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Spotlight on a new article by Paola Chaves and Yvonne Benschop! Their article explores barriers to intersectional gender equality in academia, arguing neoliberal systems hold progress back. They propose “Communities of Change” rooted in care, solidarity and justice. www.emerald.com/edi/article/...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
🎞️ Our last reel from the INSPIRE Knowledge Exchange Event in Krakow - the afternoon session, which we dedicated to discussions in various working groups on (1) tackling resistance and (2) sustaining change 💪 Read more on how the event went and what was discussed: inspirequality.eu/article/insp...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Check out our completely free Open Training Unit 5, featuring our May workshop and the new Statistical Analysis for Inclusive Gender Equality handbook. Learn about GEAM, key statistical tools, and insights for stronger GEPs and inclusive policies. 💻 inspire.europamedia.org/e-learning/c...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
New Unplugged Dialogues episode! 🎙️ Jörg Müller talks with Anne Pépin of @cnrs.fr about progress in gender equality, the need for Gender Equality Plans compliance checks, tackling gender-based violence, and insights from her work at the European Commission. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9q4...
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INSPIRE Unplugged Dialogues: Anne Pépin
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
A look back at our 10 Oct Knowledge Exchange Event in Poland! We gathered gender equality experts and practitioners to discuss tackling resistance and driving sustainable change in R&I. Inspiring talks, a great panel, and a stunning venue at @jagiellonskiuni.bsky.social. Recordings coming soon! ✨
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Great to hear from our Communities of Practice! Gaia, led by @sdu.dk, is advancing climate innovation. On 19 Nov, they held a session on gender–climate links, stressing the need for intersectional perspectives. Read the key insights in our latest blog ✍️🌍🌱 inspirequality.eu/cop-article/...
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Gender and Diversity training at Gaia CoP | INSPIRE project
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SEE-ERA Project @see-eraprojecteu.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
𝗦𝗘𝗘-𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴. On November 21 SEE-ERA convened the 3rd online meeting with our sister projects 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗗𝗘 @includeprojecteu.bsky.social 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗘 @inspireproject.bsky.social Inspirequality, 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 @gendersafe-eu.bsky.social &𝗚𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗖
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
INSPIRE publication in the spotlight! ✨ This @gesis.org-led mixed-method study covering over 6,000 organisations focuses on the *actual implementation* of Gender Equality Plans across Europe - and remaining gaps. Read it here: www.cogitatiopress.com/socialinclus...
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
✍️ SAVE THE DATE: 16–17 April 2026! 📅 The INSPIRE final conference is coming to Brussels. We're working behind the scenes and can’t wait to share more soon. Mark your calendar and join us to discuss the future of inclusive, intersectional gender equality in Europe! 🙌
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INCLUDE project @includeprojecteu.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
✴️ We continue with our INCLUDE Thematic Hubs ✴️ Huge thanks to UCL, Prof. Victoria Showunmi and Dr. Rakibe Külcür for an excellent session on collecting and using intersectional data. Brilliant insights, participatory methods, and rich knowledge exchange. #includeGEPs #intersectionalGEP #HorizonEU
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
🫶 Mutual respect, open minds & intersectionality — key attitudes for inclusive mentoring highlighted by the VOICES project. At our Kraków Knowledge Exchange Event at @jagiellonskiuni.bsky.social, we loved their T-shirt exhibition promoting gender-equal research cultures. More at: gendervoices.eu
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
🌈 Celebrating LGBTQIA+ contributions to STEM! Despite barriers and discrimination—especially where rights are eroding—queer scientists keep pushing innovation forward. Today we honour their impact and advocate for true inclusion in research. 🧑‍🔬
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INSPIRE (EU-funded project) @inspireproject.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
💻 Last day to join the online Gender Summit! INSPIRE is hosting a virtual booth and ready to chat about our work. Excited to exhibit alongside our colleague Portia @dfg.de, @elsfoundation.bsky.social & more - and hoping to catch some keynotes too. See you there? 😉 gender-summit.com/event/gs25/
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