Dear Early Career Researchers,

Are you facing hidden challenges in your academic journey, especially related to gender, culture, or recognition?

You're not alone—and it’s time we talked about it.

We invite you to a peer support workshop designed for ECRs, where we’ll explore the gender-related hurdles faced in diverse and multicultural research environments.

“ Global Paths, Unequal Steps: ECRs and Gender in Research”

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, 2 July 2025

Time: 15:00–17:00 CET / 16:00–18:00 EET

Where: Online via Zoom (registration required)

For: Early Career Researchers (PhD candidates, postdocs, junior faculty)

Number of participants: Restricted (first 50 to register)

Organized by: EURAXESS CP – University of the Aegean
In collaboration with: Université de Liège & EURAXESS ULiège

What’s in it for you?

Real talk with peers facing similar challenges

A safe, supportive space to share and listen

Breakout discussions based on your preferred topic

Networking with researchers across Europe

Concrete ideas to support gender equity in your career

Thematic Breakout Rooms

Register here and indicate the theme you’re most interested in joining:

Balancing Acts: Juggling Careers, Cultures & Care (work life balance)

Lab Coats & Lecture Halls: Gender Across Disciplines (STEM vs SS)

Crossing Borders, Facing Barriers: Gender in Global Research (different cultural environments)

Climbing the Ladder: Who Gets to Rise? (Challenges in career progression)

Invisible Achievements: Who Gets the Spotlight? (taking credit for achievement)

None of the above? Use the space in the registration form to make your theme suggestions. We welcome new ideas!

We’re excited to welcome your voice into this important conversation.

Warm wishes,
The EURAXESS CP Team – University of the Aegean
In collaboration with Université de Liège & EURAXESS Liège

  
The event “Gender Challenges in Academia” is carried out in the framework of the project "Multiplying the Impact of EURAXESS Hubs - ERA TALENT" implemented by the University of the Aegean as a member of the EURAXESS Hub “Researcher careers in Academia”, which aims to enhance the skills and support the professional career of researchers through training, cooperation and networking actions. The project focuses on the dissemination of best practices and the development of new tools to enhance research opportunities in the European Research Area (ERA). 

The project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme within the framework of the ERA TALENT project funded under the grant agreement No101103476