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Equality in science: a call to reform working conditions for researchers

In their statement on improving the working conditions for early-stage researchers in science, the Human Brain Project’s Diversity & Equal Opportunities Committee highlight the significance of the Human Brain Project and other European science collaborations stressing the importance of equal opportunities, equity, diversity, and inclusion for scientific innovation and excellence is central. It is key…

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Gender, diversity, inclusion, EBRAINS: Building capacities for better brain research

Gender and diversity aspects are not only important for teamwork but are also essential for research content. In scientific research projects, taking these elements into consideration can lead to additional insights and knowledge and even more far-reaching results. Part of the Human Brain Project’s responsibility while building the EBRAINS research infrastructure, has been to develop…

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Equality, diversity and inclusion: tools for project themes and teams

Women are still underrepresented in top positions in academia. Considering sex, gender, ethnicity, culture and other aspects of diversity have relevance for the way knowledge is produced, understood and disseminated. But how can we make that happen? Karin Grasenick. Julia Trattnig & Pilar Romero have developed a toolkit on equality in governance structures, procedures and…