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Blogpost by Azadeh Badieijaryani (engl.) - Advancing Gender Equality and Diversity in Research and Innovation: Lessons from Horizon 2020 Project – “LOCALISED”
Diverse teams are more innovative and productive, better equipped to tackle complex challenges, and generate fresh ideas. By embracing gender diversity and inclusivity, organizations can unlock the full potential of their workforce, driving creativity, efficiency, and ultimately, success in their endeavors.
Committed to gender mainstreaming across all disciplines, the European Union's flagship funding program for research and innovation, Horizon 2020, goes beyond groundbreaking discoveries; it also prioritizes fostering inclusivity and diversity within scientific endeavors. In their blogpost, Azadeh Badieijaryani spotlights deliverable 1.5 "Guidelines on Gender and Diversity Monitoring within Multidisciplinary Teams" within the Horizon 2020 LOCALISED framework.
Beyond the confines of individual projects, the significance of these guidelines (Deliverable 1.5, LOCALISED project) extends to the broader research and innovation landscape. Diversity within teams brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences, fueling creativity and driving innovation forward. By embracing gender equality and diversity, researchers not only enhance their outcomes but also set a precedent for inclusivity across the scientific community and pave the way for a more equitable and inclusive future. With years of national and international experience in implementing inclusivity and diversity in research and innovation topics, ÖGUT is proud to be an advocate for gender equality. Let us celebrate this International Women's Day together!
You can read the full blogpost here:
https://oegut-blog.at/2024/03/08/advancing-gender-equality-and-diversity-in-research-and-innovation-lessons-from-horizon-2020-project-localised/
TL;DR
- Diverse teams are more innovative and productive.
- Projects under the EU funding program Horizon 2020 are encouraged to adhere to specific gender equality and diversity quotas
- Proactive measures contribute to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment, where all members, especially within multidisciplinary teams, feel valued and respected.
- Practical Steps on how to promote gender equality and diversity in multidisciplinary research and innovation projects include:
- Establish clear objectives.
- Work with a Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) expert.
- Collect relevant data on gender and diversity representation within project teams.
- Implement strategies for inclusivity, such as team-building, communication-rules, glossary documents.
- Review and evaluate regularly.
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