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The aim of the GEPARD project, which included higher education institutions from Poland, Austria, Hungary, Cyprus, Malta, and Italy, was to create equal opportunities for women and men in the academic environment by preparing a series of actions that would help to increase diversity in the academic environment. Follow this link to access the various outputs of the project and get to know more about it: GEPARD page: https://gepard-project.eu/
2025
The Gender Equality & Sexual Diversity Committee (GESDC) at the University of Malta, in collaboration with the Department of Gender and Sexualities, hosted a seminar titled "Women, Politics, and Violence" on 10 April at 10:00 AM. The event took place at the Arts Lecture Theatre, University of Malta.
Raġel fuq l-Irġiel Event: A Teach-In on Masculinities in Maltese Contemporary Society
An Event organised by the University of Malta's Equity Office in partnership with the Gender Equity and Sexual Diversity Committee (GESDC), this session aims to spark meaningful conversations about the complexities of traditional masculinity. With a diverse lineup of speakers, the event will delve into critical topics that challenge established narratives, foster open dialogue, and explore pathways toward greater gender equity and inclusivity. Stay tuned for more details!
II. Equity Diversity and Inclusion Training
III. Gender Equality and Mainstreaming Strategy and Action Plan Quarterly Report
IV. Setting up of Mutual Learning Workshops on GEPS
Publications:
The gender and Sexual Diversity Committee Chair and Co-Chair from the University of MALTA have published a significant paper addressing the normalization of Sexual harassment in higher education. The study explored the challenges faced by students and staff and emphasized the need for ongoing efforts to combat these issues within academic institutions.
16 Days of Activism - 29 November 2023
A Mutual Learning Workshops by GESDC at UM -28 March 2023
Women as Peacemakers Seminar - 3 March 2022
No activities were organized in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid.
Gender in International Cooperation in Science, Technology, and Innovation - 7-8 November 2019
Creating Spaces for all - workshop - 21 March 2019
Gender in Architecture and Engineering - debate - 26 April 2018
Introduction to gender mainstreaming in University curricula and research - workshop 22 and 23 March 2018
Navigating a Career in Science - lecture - 25 October 2017
From folding to FRS: Navigating a career in science - lecture - 25 October 2017
Gender Mainstreaming in University Curricula - 26 April 2017
