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We also want to draw attention to examples of measures that help to counteract (the effects of) gender bias in science. We have developed the stamp 'Angels Approved' for this purpose.

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EASP launches Double Burden Corona Relief Grant

May 03, 2021

European Association of Social Psychology (EASP) has established a Double Corona Burden Relief grant. This is due to the growing evidence…

Carel Stoker receives the Angels Approved award!

Feb 05, 2021

On Thursday, February 4, 2021, we presented parting Rector of Leiden University Carel Stolker with the Angels Approved award, as a token of…

Proactive intervention NWO

Sep 11, 2020

We were glad to see that NWO made a considerable effort to find suitable solutions for female applicants in a fix because of the adapted…

Annetje Ottow first female president of Leiden University

Aug 13, 2020

As of 8 February 2021, Leiden University not only appoints the first female rector, but also the first female President since its…

TU Eindhoven recruits first 35 top female scientists with Irène Curie Fellowship program

May 24, 2020

The decision of TU Eindhoven to only recruit women for scientific positions through its Irène Curie Fellowship program for the time being,…

Leiden University will appoint first female rector

Apr 28, 2020

For the first time since its foundation in 1575, Leiden University will appoint a female Rector Magnificus. Read more about the forthcoming…

KNAW on front page of ISC

Apr 27, 2020

The International Science Council expressed their appreciation for the approach of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences to…

Erasmus University launched 25/25 Initiative

Nov 26, 2019

To realize that in 2025 at least 25% of the professors is female, Erasmus University Rotterdam has launched an ambitious policy measure:…

Measures taken in the US against sexual harassment

Oct 17, 2019

Following the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment some promising measures have been taken in science the US. The National Academy of…

Breastfeeding space and time

Oct 11, 2019

According to Dutch law (Arbeidstijdenwet, Voedingsrecht, article 4.8, see here), during the first nine months after giving birth, women…

TU Eindhoven is only appointing women through her Irène Curie Fellowship programme

Jun 26, 2019

TU Eindhoven will only recruit women through its new Irène Curie Fellowship programme for their scientific staff. For the next year and a…

Athena's Angels thank Isabel Hoving

Feb 25, 2019

Athena's Angels thank Isabel Hoving for years of pioneering work as a diversity officer. She was the first. Now all universities have an…

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