Hello. This is the Diversity and Inclusion Promotion Department.
We have three announcements for today.
12. International Symposium – Learning from the University of Oulu, Finland, the Happiest Country in the World – Announcement of "The Current State and Future Prospects of Gender in Finnish and Japanese Academia" (December 16)
2. Role model interview with Risa Takashima from 'FIKA' has been published.
3. Announcement of the 5th Annual Award for Outstanding Female Researchers (Maria Skłodowska-Curie Prize)
12. International Symposium – Learning from the University of Oulu, Finland, the Happiest Country in the World – Announcement of "The Current State and Future Prospects of Gender in Finnish and Japanese Academia" (December 16)
University of Oulu, FinlandDEIWe will host an international symposium with gender and human resources experts to explore the current state and future prospects of gender in academia in Finland and Japan.
At the University of Oulu in Finland and in the EUDEILearn from their efforts,DEIWe will share the significance of this initiative and the challenges for the future. We hope to share the learning that will lead to significant changes toward a better educational and research environment with a wide range of students and faculty members. The event will be held in a hybrid format, including in-person and webinar.
Simultaneous interpretation will be provided, so please feel free to participate. You can also participate in the morning session only or the afternoon session only.
Details
https://www.dei.hokudai.ac.jp/archives/27837/
2. Role model interview with Risa Takashima from 'FIKA' has been published.
CoSTEP andDEIThe Promotion Headquarters' collaborative project, Role Model Interview FIKA.
This interview series introduces role models who can serve as inspiration for those who are struggling or contemplating their career paths. Issue 16 of FIKA features Risa Takashima, Lecturer at the Graduate School of Health Sciences.
Click here for the interview
https://www.dei.hokudai.ac.jp/column/28275/
3. Announcement of the 5th Annual Award for Outstanding Female Researchers (Maria Skłodowska-Curie Prize)
We are pleased to announce the 5th Annual Award for Outstanding Female Researchers, issued by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).
The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Japan, has begun accepting applications for the 5th "Winged Women Researchers Award (Maria Skłodowska-Curie Prize)," which recognizes young female researchers who are expected to play an active role internationally. We encourage you to apply.
Details
https://www.jst.go.jp/diversity/researcher/mscaward/
