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🎉 Congratulations to Prof. Michal Lošťák! 🎓 We are proud to share that Prof. Michal Lošťák, a valued member of the AGRIGEP consortium, has been elected as the Rector of the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU). Prof. Lošťák has long been an advocate for excellence in education, research, and international collaboration. His election marks an important milestone not only for CZU but also for the AGRIGEP community, as his leadership and expertise continue to strengthen our shared mission of advancing agricultural and rural development across Europe. We warmly congratulate Prof. Lošťák and wish him every success in his new role! 🌿👩🎓 #CZU #AGRIGEP #Leadership #HigherEducation #Research #Agriculture

🌍 Join the online launch event of Social Inclusion’s new thematic issue: Gender Equality Plans in European Research Performing Organisations 📅 21 October 2025, 11:00 AM CET 💻 Join via Zoom 🔑 Meeting ID: 883 2212 2083 | Passcode: 326296 This event will highlight key findings from Social Inclusion’s special issue on Gender Equality Plans (GEPs) — exploring challenges, lessons learned, and best practices for fostering inclusiveness in European research-performing organisations. 👩🏫 Academic Editors: Katalin Tardos, Veronika Paksi, Judit Takács & Rita Bencivenga 🗒 Programme: Overview of the thematic issue Presentations on selected papers Open discussion and Q&A 🧩 Featured Topics: ➡️ Inclusiveness in the European Research Area ➡️ Gender-competent management ➡️ Barriers in agriculture and life sciences ➡️ Intersectional approaches and work–life balance ➡️ Case studies from across Europe 🔗 Explore the full thematic issue: Social Inclusion Journal #GenderEquality #ResearchInclusion #SocialInclusion #HigherEducation #ResearchPolicy #GEP #AcademicEvent

🌳 AGRIGEP Final Conference: Shaping Gender Equality in Academia 🚀 The AGRIGEP project has officially concluded with its Final Conference in Prague! Hosted by the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (ČZU), the event brought together 80+ participants from across Europe — researchers, policymakers, and institutional leaders — to share lessons from the first Gender Equality Plans (GEPs) and shape the vision for the future. “AGRIGEP has shown that leadership really matters – commitment at the top must be translated into policies, budgets, and resources.” — Katharina Buse, Research Executive Agency, European Commission #AGRIGEP #GenderEquality #HorizonEurope #ResearchExcellence #InstitutionalChange

🌱 Why has the AGRIGEP Project become a cornerstone of our university? As Julianna Kobolak from the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) recently asked, what makes AGRIGEP so special? The answer lies in its transformative vision — empowering universities to lead the green and digital transitions through gender equality and institutional innovation. At our university, AGRIGEP has become much more than a project. It has: 💡 Opened new pathways for inclusive leadership and decision-making, 🌍 Strengthened our international collaboration within the European Research Area, 🔬 Fostered excellence in research and innovation, 👩🔬 And inspired a new generation of scientists to combine equity, sustainability, and innovation in their work. We are proud to be part of this journey — shaping institutions that are not only excellent, but also fair and future-ready. #AGRIGEP #GenderEquality #Innovation #HigherEducation #ResearchExcellence #InstitutionalChange #ERA

🌟 We are closing the AGRIGEP Final Conference. Distinguished expert and charismatic person ☘️Margreet van der Burg from Wageningen University delivered final remarks. A day full of: ✅ Inspiring keynote speeches ✅ Engaging policy debates ✅ Academic panels with vision and impact ✅ Poster pitches full of creativity and fresh research 🙏 Thank you to all participants for contributing to the conversation on inclusive Gender Equality Plans in agriculture and life sciences. The work continues — let’s keep building more equal and sustainable universities across Europe. #AGRIGEP #genderequality #CULS #CEE #academia #Excellence #HigherEducationInstitution

📢 Visions and practices meet. This afternoon: 🔹 Panel discussions are reflecting on lessons from GEP 1.0 and shaping ideas for GEP 2.0 and Advancing gender equality in Agriculture and Life Sciences 🔹 Right after, the poster pitch session brings fresh perspectives from researchers and students on agriculture and life sciences. Poster Session was a great success! 🎉 The event brought together inspiring ideas, creative presentations, and meaningful discussions. 👏 A big thank you goes to all the presenters for their excellent work and to the participants who engaged with curiosity and enthusiasm. Your contributions made this session not only informative but also truly enjoyable.

💬 Engaging debates are unfolding! Our policy round table is exploring how gender equality in academia is tied to sustainability, competitiveness, and growth in Europe. 🎓 Experts from research, government, and the European Commission are sharing insights on how to embed inclusive Gender Equality Plans into institutions. 👉 Full program: https://lnkd.in/ep7zkAKi #AGRIGEP #genderequality #policy #academia #CEE

🌍✨ Thrilled to share that Marcela Linkova delivered a keynote at the AGRIGEP event: “Driving Change in Research Institutions: From Compliance to Commitment.” Her talk explored how institutions can move beyond formal compliance and embrace genuine commitment to gender equality and structural change in research and academia. As Head of the Centre for Gender and Science at the Institute of Sociology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, and Co-chair of the ERA Forum Sub-group on Inclusive Gender Equality, Marcela brought invaluable expertise and inspiration to the discussion. 👏 A huge thank you to AGRIGEP and the European Union for supporting this important dialogue on building fairer, more inclusive research environments. #Keynote #GenderEquality #Research #Inclusion #Leadership#academia #CEE

✨ The AGRIGEP Final Conference has started! At the Faculty of Economics and Management, CULS (Room D107), the opening session has set the tone for a day dedicated to gender equality, sustainability, and innovation in agriculture and life sciences. 👥 Posters are ready, speakers are here, and the first conversations are already happening. 🌱 Together, we’re rooting sustainable change in academia. 👉 Full program: https://lnkd.in/ep7zkAKi #AGRIGEP #CULS #genderequality #academia #CEE

🚨 Last chance to register! 🚨 Join us at the AGRIGEP Final Conference on 25 September 2025 at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, https://lnkd.in/ep7zkAKi This unique event will bring together distinguished experts, EU policymakers, and leading researchers to discuss how to embed sustainable change through inclusive Gender Equality Plans (GEPs) in research and higher education institutions. ✨ Why attend? Keynote by Marcela Linková, one of Europe’s leading voices in gender equality in research. Panels featuring renowned academics, Horizon Europe consortia, and EU-level experts. Practical insights and lessons from sister projects and real-life institutional experiences. Networking with stakeholders shaping the future of research, innovation, and academia. Whether you are part of a university, research organisation, Horizon Europe project, or simply interested in advancing gender equality, this is the place to be! 📢 Don’t miss your chance – secure your spot today: [Insert Registration Link] #AGRIGEP #GenderEquality #Research #Innovation #HigherEducation #HorizonEurope #GEP #Conference