Strong commitment to equal opportunities at national conference
The conference marks an important starting point for the continued work to develop more practice-oriented processes for equal opportunities and gender equality at Uppsala University. Photo: David Naylor, Uppsala University
Uppsala University hosted this year’s national conference on equal opportunities and gender equality on November 18–19. The conference served as an important springboard for developing more practice-oriented processes.
Åsa Cajander. Photo: Mikael Wallerstedt, Uppsala University.
Åsa Cajander, adviser to the Vice-Chancellor on Equal Opportunities at Uppsala University, emphasizes that engagement is strong across the country:
- Many participants expressed that they felt both strengthened and inspired by the opportunity to share experiences, see concrete examples, and realize that the challenges they face locally are often shared by others.’
She also highlights the need for clearer support and simpler processes:
- We see a need to create more forums where people with responsibilities for equal opportunities can meet, follow up on the work, and learn from each other.’
The next step will be to implement the new program for equal opportunities and gender equality, focusing on skills development and practical tools for managers and teachers.