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Science is a woman

Poland · Katowice · National · See the Poland profile

Science is a woman - women of science for women of the Silesian Voivodship This unique event was organized on the occasion of Women's Day. Scientists from universities of the European City of Science Katowice 2024 met with residents of the region to discuss challenges and inspir

Science is a woman

Details

Promoter
Gaudete Foundation — website
Power domain
Social Power
Methods / tools
Awareness-raising, Networking
Region (NUTS)
PL22
Keywords
City of Science, women, science

Context

Organised by the Silesian University of Technology to mark Women's Day (9 March), within the 'European City of Science Katowice 2024' programme, this is a single public debate and lecture event for residents of the Silesian Voivodship.

Objectives

It aims to bring female scientists from the region together with the public to discuss the challenges women face in pursuing ambitious scientific projects and contemporary understandings of success.

Activities

The programme featured a debate — including Dr hab. Julia Włodarczyk, professor at the University of Economics in Katowice's Department of Economics — plus lectures and presentations in which scientists from Silesian universities introduced their research to the public.

Implementation
Indicative cost
Low (< €50k) — Single public event; classified low.
Time to results
Short (< 1 year) — One-day event; classified short.
Staffing & skills
Silesian University of Technology (organiser), Dr hab. Julia Włodarczyk, University of Economics in Katowice (participant)

Conditions for success

  • Linking the event to a symbolic date (Women's Day) and a larger public campaign (European City of Science Katowice 2024)

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