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What is "Gendered Innovation"?
Research that conducts analyses based on biological sex (Sex), social and cultural gender (Gender), and the innovations created by incorporating the results of that research.https://www.jst.go.jp/crds/report/CRDS-FY2024-RR-05.htmlQuoted from)

Incorporating a gender perspective into research and practice is believed to add value to excellence in higher education and research, creativity, and business opportunities. Gendered innovation contributes to creating products and services that are better suited to a changing society.
Furthermore, it is believed that this will lead not only to the advancement of science and technology, but also to the improvement of well-being and the correction of inequality.
In this session, Dr. Mervi Heikkinen, who has been involved in gender studies and analysis at higher education institutions in Finland and the EU for many years, will discuss the latest research in Gendered Innovation. She will introduce how incorporating a gender perspective has actually contributed to research excellence, provide specific examples of initiatives, and share a checklist for research projects promoted by the EU.
● Introduction to the Gender Impact Assessment Checklist
●What we learned from gender analyses in existing research projects in the EU
- AI that uses and learns from databases containing gender stereotypes hidden in language and existing gender discrimination poses a risk of reproducing discrimination.
How did including a balanced group of participants in climate change mitigation projects lead to collaborative knowledge creation and ultimately contribute to improved resilience?
How have gender analyses of commuting patterns, public safety, public transport schedules, and urban spaces contributed to urban planning and public transport planning and policy?

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Diversity and Inclusion Promotion Headquarters
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