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CAREERS IN ACADEMIA. Recruitment, promotion and career development

Given the persistent gender inequality and loss of talent in Academia, a revision of the concept of academic excellence to align with gender equality and inclusiveness is required. This in turn calls for clear criteria for assessment of research applied in selection processes in Academia; fair, systematic and transparent decision-making processes; explicit ways to sponsor and ensure access to and equality in career enhancing activities; conducive employment conditions and gender equal salary at all career levels; and an academic culture which explicitly values inclusion and equality, as well as reflection, diverse contributions, collaboration and creativity.

WORK AND STUDY ENVIRONMENTS AND SEXISM IN ACADEMIA

A growing body of evidence shows a correlation between poor work and study environments in Academia and threats to creative output of high quality on the one hand, and the prevalence of sexist, even misogynistic, behaviour and harassment on the other. Countering sexism is increasingly seen as a key to mitigate brain-drain, exclusion and inequalities.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING AND GENDER EQUALITY PLANS

Inclusive gender equality (GE+) is vital for higher education and other research organisations if we are to meet current and future challenges in comprehensive, competitive, fair, responsible and ethical ways. But GE+ does not happen without clear and operable requirements and objectives.

INTEGRATION OF THE GENDER+ DIMENSION in Research, Innovation, and Teaching

Making gender and sex analysis integral to research, innovation and teaching content is a powerful way to include a broad range of perspectives and to strive for innovative results of high quality, as well as sound, safe and relevant outcomes and impact