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The European Platform of Women Scientists

The European Platform of Women Scientists. Adelina Huminic-Orzu. SCIENCE POLICIES MEET REALITY Gender, Women and Youth in Science in Central and Eastern Europe Prague, December 2 nd , 2006. EPWS history in short.

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The European Platform of Women Scientists

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  1. The European Platform of Women Scientists Adelina Huminic-Orzu SCIENCE POLICIES MEET REALITY Gender, Women and Youth in Science in Central and Eastern Europe Prague, December 2nd, 2006

  2. EPWS history in short • November 2005: EPWS was legally established in Brussels as an international non-profit association under Belgian law (AISBL) • February to April 2006: EPWS Secretariat took up work • March 28th, 2006: official Launch Event for the Brussels community • October 20th, 2006: first Network Event in Brussels – more than 80 networks from 28 countries represented

  3. EPWS’ Aims • Network existing networks of women scientists and networks engaged in promoting women scientists in all disciplines • Promote networking among women scientists, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe and the private sector • Promote the understanding and the inclusion of the gender issue in science and research policy in all scientific fields • Ensure that women scientists’ interests are taken into consideration when setting the political research agenda

  4. Services to members • Know-how and updated information on EU affairs • Visibility at European level and networking opportunities • Advise in creation and management of networks • Support in cross-border projects

  5. Executive Committee Secretary General Board of Administration General Assembly Standing Committees Policy Debate Staff Research Policy Gender Dimension in Science Networking Promotion of Scientists Fund Raising Information Information Management Structural Reinforcement Electronic Platform EPWS Structure SecretariatAssociation

  6. EPWS current main activities • Networking (membership outreach) • Research policy and interest representation (monitoring policy, position papers, consultations) • Information (newsletter, website, press releases, articles)

  7. EPWS Network Outreach • Basis: 2003 EU Commission Directory of Networks of Women Scientists (83 Networks/Associations) • Means: Mini-Survey (April 2006), Network Questionnaire (June 2006) • Results: EPWS has been in touch with over 120 Networks from 30 different countries, among which 20 from Central and Eastern Europe (October 2006)

  8. EPWS Network Outreach (II)

  9. EPWS Network Outreach (III)

  10. Involvement in Research Policy • European Commission’s Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Development (FP7) • EU’s 2000 Lisbon Agenda • Excellence and Innovation

  11. Information and Public Relations • Monthly newsletter (some 900 subscribers) • Regularly updated website • Electronic platform • Media contacts

  12. Next step:First General Assembly • General Assembly: 27 April 2007 • Standing Committee Meetings: 28 April 2007

  13. Thank you! European Platform of Women Scientists Rue d’Arlon B-1000 Brussels Tel: +32 2 234 37 50, Fax: +32 2 234 37 59 www.epws.org adelina.huminic@epws.org

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