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Meet the Expert | A ‘Proper’ Woman? One Woman’s story of success and failure in academia with Pat O’Connor (2/2)
What does it really mean to succeed in academia—and who gets to define success? In this candid and thought-provoking interview, Pat O’Connor reflects on more than four decades in higher education, revealing how gender, power, and institutional culture shape academic careers in ways that are often hidden, yet deeply consequential. Drawing on her personal journey—from…
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Meet the Expert | A ‘Proper’ Woman? One Woman’s story of success and failure in academia with Pat O’Connor (1/2)
What does it really mean to succeed in academia—and who gets to define success? In this candid and thought-provoking interview, Pat O’Connor reflects on more than four decades in higher education, revealing how gender, power, and institutional culture shape academic careers in ways that are often hidden, yet deeply consequential. Drawing on her personal journey—from…
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Meet the Expert | EDI in Teaching Practices with Robert Koglek
How can universities move beyond “diversity as a topic” and embed equity and inclusion into everyday teaching practice? In this interview, we explore the concept of diversity reflexivity as a powerful pedagogical stance that challenges educators to reflect not only on who their students are, but also on who they themselves are in the classroom.…
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Meet the Expert | Gender-based violence in universities with Ana Vidu
Sexual harassment in academia is not an individual problem but a structural one, sustained by power hierarchies and silence. In this interview, we explore how harassment operates within universities, why survivors so often remain unheard, and what happens not only to those who experience abuse but also to those who dare to support them. Drawing…
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Women in Tech: Leading the Digital Transformation
On April 24, 2025 and in celebration of International Girls in ICT Day, Ulysseus European University hosted “Women in Tech: Leading the Digital Transformation,” an engaging roundtable discussion designed to inspire and empower students interested in ICT careers. The event brought together students, alumni, and professionals from Ulysseus to share their experiences, discuss challenges, and…
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From research to entrepreneurship… It can work!
What does it mean to start an entrepreneurial activity? How to combine it with research? Join this interactive webinar to know more about entrepreneurship and get started with you entrepreneurial activity. Contents: -Transferable skills (from research to entrepreneurship)-False myths on entrepreneurship you should be aware about.-Where to find support & guidance (people, resources, tools)-A real…
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Female Scientists Breaking Barriers. Interview with Melanie Fleisch
This interview belongs to a Ulysseus section created in honour of International Women’s Day showing commitment to a fairer world: ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’. After completing her Matura in Vorarlberg, Melanie did a voluntary social year at Lebenshilfe, an association that promotes the interests of people with disabilities. This experience motivated her to learn more…
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Female scientists breaking barriers in research. Interview with Warda Khemilat
This interview belongs to a Ulysseus section created in honour of International Women’s Day showing commitment to a fairer world: ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’. Warda Khemilat is a PhD student at the University Côte d’Azur in the Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Narratives, Culture and Society (LIRCES). She is specialised in Gender studies, media studies and social…
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Female scientists breaking barriers in research. Interview with Julie Tores
“Female scientists breaking barriers in research” consists of 7 interviews to Ulysseus female researchers that offer the opportunity to the general public to learn about existing challenges in society that have motivated these researchers to do research in gender studies. Some of the topics covered in these interviews include the underrepresentation of woman in local…