EU PROJECTS AND GENDER EQUALITY PLANS

Date: Friday, September 20th, 2023

Time: 2:00PM CET

Duration: 1,5 h

Registration link: LINK

Lecturer: Rita Bencivenga, University of Genoa

Short description:

In this engaging workshop, we’ll be discussing the state of the art of Gender Equality Plans (GEPs) in Europe. Gain insights into their effective use and understand what is required for EU funding applications. Learn how to connect partners’ GEPs to project activities, creating a reciprocal nurturing program to enhance GEPs and maximize project outcomes and outputs. Broaden your knowledge and strengthen your strategies for fostering gender+ equality within EU projects.

Training topics:

  • GEPs: Past, Present, and Future
  • GEPs Communication Plan
  • GEPs at Micro, Meso, and Macro Levels: Diverse Contributions and Benefits Based on Your Academic Role
  • EU Projects: Analysing and Harmonizing Partners’ GEPs
  • Online Resources and Bibliography
  • Q&A

About the lecturer:

Rita Bencivenga graduated in Educational Sciences from the University of Genoa, Italy. After a successful career in the private and non-profit sectors managing international projects on higher and adult education, with a focus on technology, she completed her Ph.D. at the University of Paris X, Nanterre, France, under the supervision of Cendrine Marro and Nicole Mosconi. Rita Bencivenga’s general research interests are in gender in higher education, gender and technology, equality, diversity, and inclusion. Since February 2021 she has worked at the University of Genoa, Italy, as a member of the Ulysseus University TEAM. She contributed to creating the UniGEGender Equality Plan, and she gives speeches and training in Universities and Public Bodies on how to build, manage, and monitor GEPs from a gender+ perspective and add a gender dimension to research and teaching activities.