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Departmental Initiative Support: Hokkaido University FD/SD Seminar Announcement (Held on July 15th)

The Office for Promoting a Diversity Research Environment states:Support Program for Departmental and Organizational Initiatives to Promote a Diverse Research Environment"(Applications for the 2021 academic year are available here.We are implementing the following program. The aim of this program is to deepen the understanding of members of the university community regarding the promotion of a diverse research environment and gender equality among researchers, and we support the implementation of seminars and other events held on campus.
 
Thanks to this support, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine will be hosting an FD/SD seminar on Thursday, July 15th. Please see the details below.
 
*Regarding FD/SD 
 FD: Faculty Development SD: Staff Development

Seminar name Hokkaido University FD/SD Seminar
"Initiatives and Management Methods for Promoting Gender Equality and Diversity"
Date Thursday, November 2021, 7 15:13-00:14
Message When increasing the number of female teachers, it is necessary to take into account the temporary decline in the workforce due to childbirth, childcare, etc.
Temporary absences due to childcare, elder care, illness, sabbatical, etc., which can occur not only among female teachers but also among others, will be covered by other staff members. Both those providing and receiving support need to be prepared and ready.
To create a more supportive work environment for all faculty members, including female teachers, who are experiencing various life events, this faculty development program aims to foster a shared understanding among faculty and staff.
Target Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, International Joint Research Institute for Zoonosis Control, and all faculty and staff of the university
Holding method Online (Webex)
Program 13:00-13:05 Opening remarks

13:05~13:10 Purpose explanation

13:10~13:30
"Understanding the Current State and Future of Diversity at Hokkaido University Through Data"
Director, Office for Promoting a Diversity Research Environment, Hokkaido University
Professor Rika Yano

13:30~14:15
"How to create an organization that doesn't stifle women's wings"
Vice President and Deputy Director of the Office for Gender Equality, Kyushu University
Professor Kaoru Tamada

14:15~14:25 Q&A

14:25-14:30 Closing remarks

support "Initiative for Realizing a Diversity Research Environment (Leading Type)" FY2021 Support Program for Departmental and Organizational Initiatives to Promote a Diversity Research Environment
How to apply Please register below to participate.
We will send you the meeting address closer to the event date.
The application isCLICK HERE
Application deadline 2021.7.13 (Tue)
Organizer Faculty Development Committee, Veterinary Medicine Research Institute
Co-sponsored Office for Promoting a Diversity Research Environment
Contact Veterinary Medicine Research Institute, Yano
saori.yano[at]vetmed.hokudai.ac.jp

The event report isCLICK HEREYou can see from the link.