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Advancing inclusion and equality in research: from best practices and global policies to gender budgeting and AI bias

Advancing inclusion and equality in research: from best practices and global policies to gender budgeting and AI bias

The upcoming programme will explore emerging themes related to equality, diversity, and innovation in academic contexts.

Key discussions will include gender-sensitive budgeting practices, global perspectives on policy dissemination, and the identification of gender bias in artificial intelligence systems.

Particular attention will be given to the exchange of best practices among early-career researchers, with an emphasis on inclusive methodologies and sustainable academic cultures.

About this event

We are pleased to invite you to the next Semiannual Workshop on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) & Community Engagement (CE), taking place on 29 October 2025, from 14:30 to 16:30 CET. This event is designed for Universities interested in promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within academic settings, and will feature a series of presentations by experts and professionals in the field.

The upcoming programme will explore emerging themes related to equality, diversity, and innovation in academic contexts. Key discussions will include gender-sensitive budgeting practices, global perspectives on policy dissemination, and the identification of gender bias in artificial intelligence systems. Particular attention will be given to the exchange of best practices among early-career researchers, with an emphasis on inclusive methodologies and sustainable academic cultures.

The programme aims to strengthen dialogue, share knowledge, and inspire institutional change through collaborative reflection and action. This event is organized as part of the work of the Ulysseus University Alliance. Ulysseus places particular emphasis on EDI topics and has an entire work package, coordinated by the University of Genoa, Italy, dedicated to these themes.

Programme:

14:30 – 14:45 Welcome and opening remarks Angela Celeste Taramasso, Ulysseus WP6 “Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Community Engagement (CE)” Coordinator

14:45 – 15:05 “Cedri’s commitment to equity and inclusion: the work of the edi+ commission” Maria de Fátima Pacheco, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), Portugal

15:05 – 15:25 “Disseminating inclusion policies in academia in Non-EU institutions” Maja Savic, SSST University Sarajevo School of Science and Technology, Bosnia and Herzegovina

15:25 – 15:45 “Gender Budgeting as a strategic horizon: data, actions and challenges in a Research-Performing Organization” Vanessa De Luca, IIT

15:45 – 16:05 “Gender bias in AI” Laura Franco-Ramirez, UniCA, France (Ulysseus Partner)

16:05 – 16:25 “Promoting inclusive research cultures: policy dissemination under the EDIRE framework” Semira Galijasevic, Sarajevo Medical School, University Sarajevo School of Science and Technology

16:25 – 16:30 Final remarks

Explore gender-sensitive budgeting practices, global perspectives on policy dissemination, and the identification of gender bias in artificial intelligence systems.