Workshop III: Women, Science and University

Objectives:

Communication and awareness-raising on gender equality

Topics to be addressed:

• Equality in the framework of the Human Resources Strategy for researchers
• UC3M initiatives in this field
• The role of women in the university

Target audience:

• UC3M Faculty
• PhD students

12.30 horas. Welcome: UC3M Vice-Rector for Faculty, Ignacio Aedo.

12.35 horas. Equality policies at UC3M. Elena San Segundo Gómez de Cadiñanos, Director of the UC3M Equality Unit. 

12.45 horas. The Women in Science Office of the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre, a paradigm of the commitment to equal opportunities in the scientific world. María A. Blasco, Scientific Director of the CNIO. 

13.15 horas. Discussion panel "Good practices in Equality in the field of research'. Moderated by: Constanza Tobío Soler, Professor of Sociology at UC3M. Speakers: María Blasco (CNIO); Zulema Altamirano Argudo, director of the Women and Science Unit of the Ministry of Science and Innovation; Gloria Oliver, manager of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation and the Barcelona Beta Brian Centre; Luis Rovira, director of Centros Cerca and European expert in HRA; Rosa Sansegundo, Director of the Institute of Gender Studies at UC3M, Mónica Campos Gómez, Vice-Rector for Students and Equality and Paloma Díaz Pérez, Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Director of the UC3M Chair in Women and Technology.

14.00 horas. Closure.

Synopsis:

On Tuesday 16 February 2021, the seminar 'Women, Science and University' took place, the third of those organised by the Carlos III University of Madrid within the framework of the actions to promote and communicate tools and actions related to the Human Resources Award logo.

Speakers who took part:

• Elena San Segundo Gómez de Cadiñanos, Director of the UC3M Equality Unit, who presented the equality policies implemented in the academic institution and the importance of equality within the framework of the HR Logo.
• María Blasco, Scientific Director of the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), presented the CNIO's commitment through the example of the Women in Science Office.

The last item on the seminar's agenda was a discussion panel that brought together experts on this issue from different fields. Moderated by UC3M Professor of Sociology Constanza Tobío, the activity included the participation of:

• María Blasco (CNIO). Zulema Altamirano Argudo, Director of the Women and Science Unit of the Ministry of Science and Innovation. Gloria Oliver, Manager of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation and the Barcelona Beta Brain Research Center. Lluis Rovira, Director of Centros Cerca and European expert in HRA-Human Resources Award. Rosa San Segundo Manuel, Director of the Institute of Gender Studies at UC3M. Paloma Díaz Pérez, Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Director of the UC3M Chair in Women and Technology. Mónica Campos Gómez, Vice-Rector for Students and Equality

Material and Downloads

SUMMARY WORKSHOP III: WOMEN, SCIENCE AND UNIVERSITY

VIDEO WORKSHOP III

LECTURES:

  - Women in Science Office - María A. Blasco

  - UC3M Equality Policies - VR. Students and Equality