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October 12, 2023 News

Conference “Research, Transition, Sustainability: The Women in Science”

Rome, 12 October – CNR, Aula Marconi Time: 9.30 The event starts from the activities of the GETA (Gender and Talents) Observatory active at the CNR in the various fields that consider scientific, economic and environmental development in society in gender terms. The Conference is linked to the publication of the Fourth GETA Report In search of lost time: from inclusion to empowerment in which the gender gap is analyzed at the CNR and in other research bodies, highlighting common points and differences. Among other

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October 6, 2023 News

Letter from W20 Italian Delegation for support for Expo 2030 in Rome – promotion of Human Rights and Gender Equality

The International Consortium of Research Staff Associations endorses the Letter from W20 Italian Delegation for support for Expo 2030 in Rome – promotion of Human Rights and Gender Equality. This Letter represents an appeal regarding Rome’s candidacy as the venue for Expo 2030: an event that takes on extraordinary relevance, in particular in the context of the UN agenda for 2030 and the promotion of human rights and gender equality. Rome Expo 2030 is a great opportunity to build “a transcultural garden where all cultures

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September 20, 2023 News

Survey to Improve Mental Health for Academics Across Europe

Are you a researcher working in academia? Your voice is needed in an international survey that seeks to improve the well-being and mental health of academics in Europe. The Researcher Mental Health Observatory (ReMO) is conducting this extensive study, aiming to understand the factors affecting the well-being of researchers and develop tailored interventions to enhance their mental health. Why Should You Participate? This survey is designed by researchers, for researchers. Its primary goal is to bring positive change to the academic world by fostering healthy

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September 7, 2023 News

UK’s association to Horizon Europe and Copernicus Programme

ICoRSA congratulates the recent EU-UK agreement on UK’s association to Horizon Europe and Copernicus programmes. This agreement safeguards the long history of scientific collaboration between the European member states and the UK. Under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, UK’s researchers and organizations will be fully eligible to take part and be funded by Horizon Europe as the other Associated partners of the programme. The agreement will be effective starting on 1 January 2024 and includes 2024 work programme calls launched still in 2023. As for the latter,

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