UAIC Project Coordinator
Prof. univ. dr. Doina BALAHUR
Professor, PhD, Department of Sociology and Social Work, CSMCD
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Professor, PhD, Department of Sociology and Social Work, CSMCD
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European Commission, Directorate General for Research and Innovation, FP7-SCIENCE-IN-SOCIETY 2011-1, STAGES, Structural Transformation to Achieve Gender Equality in Science (SiS.2011.2.1.1.-1)
Project co-funded by the General Inspectorate for relations with the European Union of the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (IGRUE).
UAIC Research Group on Gender Equality in Science
UAIC Research Group on Gender Equality in Science is a multidisciplinary research team set up within the frame of the STAGES project in order to conduct scientific studies and evaluations on Gender Equal Opportunities in Romanian educational and research institutions, particularly at the UAIC (see the main objectives, research group members, research and publications).
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"Gender Equality in Science" -
a theme for PhD studies
a theme for PhD studies
Since 2013, "Gender Equality in Science" is a theme for PhD studies at the UAIC. Prof. dr. Doina Balahur, scientific coordinator for PhD in Sociology, announced the topics and the bibliography for 2014 candidates competition. As for 2013, the research will be carried out in cooperation with the FP7 European project STAGES at the UAIC. (more info here).
21 June 2012
European Commission launches "Science: it's a girl thing!" campaign
(Brussels, Belgium)
The European Commission has launched the "Science: it's a girl thing!" campaign to encourage girls to develop an interest in science and engage more young women in scientific research careers. The launch event took place at the European Parliament in Brussels on the 21st June 2012.
28 June 2012
Video Conference. The 2nd Steering Committee Meeting of the STAGES Consortium
The meeting took place through the VITERO video conference system (see www.projectstages it/index.php/documents-en/meetings)
29 June 2012
Early Career Researchers Day. Interactive workshop on Gender Equality in Science
(Iasi, UAIC, Building A, Ferdinand King Room)
From the program: 1.Women in scientific research: a European evaluation: 2. Strategies for achievement the gender equality in science: Stages Project: 3. How do I see the gender equality in science? Moderators: Prof.dr. Doina Balahur and the Ph.D students Diana Arhire, Irina Popovici, Alexandra Zigman, Magdalena Vicovan. Participants: 52 Ph.D. and post-doctoral students from UAIC Doctoral Schools.
5 July 2012
The UAIC Network of Women in Academics and Research. Network inaugural meeting and the Annual thematic workshop
(Iasi, UAIC, R Building, Room 215)
The UAIC Network of Women in Academics and Research inaugurated its formal meetings with the 1st Annual thematic workshop.
The theme of this workshop was: "Gender and Science. Structural changes in the research institutions: enhancing excellence, gender equality and efficiency in research and innovation". The main presentation was delivered by prof.dr. Doina Balahur and her team of Ph.D. students (Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences). Among the participants: prof.dr. Rodica Dimitriu (Faculty of Letters), prof.dr.Alexandra Iordan (Faculty of Chemistry), prof.dr. Elisabeta Jaba (Faculty of Economics), prof.dr. Liliana Mitoseriu (Faculty of Physics)), conf.dr. Iuliana Breaban (Faculty of Geography and Geology), lect.dr. Christiane Balan (Economics), lect.dr. Vera Popescu (Letters) and young post-doctoral researchers.
1 July - 30 July 2012
Deliverables: Illustrative materials and papers presented at the Annual thematic workshop of the UAIC Network of Women in Academics and Research and to the Early Career Researchers Day
28 August 2012
UAIC action plan presentation in the Project Consortium's Newsletter (nr.1/2012)
The online Newsletter nr.1/2012 was posted on 28.08.2012. See www.stagesproject.it/newsletter
28 September 2012
Info-day on Childcare services offered by UAIC
(Iasi, UAIC, Building R, Room 305)
This session of Info-day on services and work arrangements for women was focused on the presentation of the UAIC "Junior" Kindergarten (http://www.uaic.ro/uaic/bin/view/Resources/GradinitaJunior) and the UAIC "Junior" Primary School (http://www.uaic.ro/uaic/bin/view/Resources/scoalajunior) which offer childcare services for the families of the UAIC employees.
5 October 2012
Informative meeting of the UAIC Network of Women in Academics and Research
(Iasi, UAIC, Stages Project Office, B-dul Independentei nr. 7)
The theme of this meeting was STAGES Project implementation at UAIC. Among the participants in debates: prof.dr. Odette Blumenfeld (Letters), conf.dr. Iuliana Breaban (Geography), lect.dr. Veronica Popescu (Letters), lect.dr. Teodora Ghiviriga (Letters), dr. Ana Maria Oiste (Geography), drd. Lorena Tarlion, drd. Irina Popovici, drd. Diana Didilica (Sociology) and Marina Cacace, Giovanna Murari (ASDO, Italy), Marino Di Nardo (DPO, Italy).
5 October 2012
Training module for the UAIC Network members (with the participation of ASDO and DPO representatives)
(Iasi, UAIC, R Building, Room 316)
The 2nd Training module within the frame of STAGES Project was organised for UAIC Network members, with the technical assistance of ASDO and DPO representatives. Invited speaker: Marina Cacace (ASDO) who presented the theme "Towards gender equality in scientific careers. Negociating change: the STAGES Project" (pdf). Also invited participants: Giovanna Murari (ASDO) and Marino Di Nardo (DPO). The discussions focused on the role of various types of negociations in the structural changes.
23 October 2012
Training module for young researchers. Career and professional development in science: services and work arrangements for young researchers
(Iasi, UAIC, Building R, Conference Room)
The 3rd STAGES Training module was organized for Ph.D. students, post-doctoral researchers and young scientists from the Faculties and the Doctoral Schools of UAIC. See program (pdf).
Thematic curricula and professor participants:
Prof.dr. Liliana Mitoseriu, Faculty of Physics: Practical Hints for Success in Science. Success or value? (pdf)
Prof.dr. Adriana Prodan, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration: Career and professional development in science (pdf)
Assist. Prof. dr. Snejana Sulima, Law Faculty: Work arrangements for young researchers: European and national regulations (pdf)
26 October 2012
The 1st Meeting of the International Board of Scientific Advisors for STAGES Project
The meeting took place at the Department for Equal Opportunities (DPO), the Italian Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Roma (see www.projectstages it/index.php/documents-en/meetings)