Image News Image Social Igualada drives STEM Actions at 5th WeSTEMEU Meeting The 5th WeSTEMEU meeting in Igualada focused on fostering STEM vocations through new initiatives, collaborative problem-solving, and sharing best practices, strengthening European cooperation in scientific and technological education. 27 March 2025 | By Project WeSTEMEU
Image News Image Social Bucharest Hosts 4th WeSTEMEU Stakeholder Meeting The 4th WeSTEMEU Stakeholder Meeting in Bucharest highlighted best practices, interregional collaboration, and initiatives to boost female participation in STEM and entrepreneurship, reinforcing efforts for a more inclusive future. 09 March 2025 | By Project WeSTEMEU
Image News Image Social 7# Fotini Lamari: Leading with Passion and Balance in STEM Fotini Lamari, a professor at the University of Patras, is a leader in pharmacognosy and natural sciences. Her career, marked by research and balancing motherhood with academia, advocates for gender equality and equal access to STEM. 08 March 2025 | By Project WeSTEMEU
Image News Image Social Western Greece Hosts 4th WeSTEMEU Stakeholder Meeting The Region of Western Greece held the 4th WeSTEMEU Stakeholder Meeting, bringing together key actors to discuss progress, best practices & strategies to boost female participation in STEM. Next meeting will follow the May study visit in Poland. 05 March 2025 | By Project WeSTEMEU
Image News Image Social 6# Julija Baniukevič: Championing STEM Education and Policy Julija Baniukevič, a leader in STEM, merges research, policy, and advocacy. From bionanotechnology to mentoring young women, she champions inclusivity, resilience, and gender equality, inspiring future scientists and promotes diversity in STEM. 03 March 2025 | By Project WeSTEMEU
Image News Image Social Polish Stakeholders Discuss Good Practices in WeSTEMEU Polish stakeholders of WeSTEMEU met online to review Good Practices from other RSGs. They explored initiatives to boost women’s STEM participation, discussed local applications, and strengthened collaboration for gender equality in STEM. 28 February 2025 | By Project WeSTEMEU
Image News Image Social Lithuania’s RSG Meeting Showcases Best Practices in WeSTEMEU Lithuania’s RSG meeting gathered 14 stakeholders to review best practices in WeSTEMEU. Furthermore, the "Engineering Day for Women" was introduced to inspire mothers and daughters to explore STEM careers through hands-on activities. 27 February 2025 | By Project WeSTEMEU
Image News Image Social 5# Carmen Georgeta Nicolae: Advancing STEM in Animal Science As a professor at USAMV Bucharest, integrates STEM into animal sciences. With her mentor's support, she overcame challenges and advocates for inclusive education, envisioning a future of gender equality, driving innovation and excellence. 31 January 2025 | By Project WeSTEMEU
Image News Image Social #4 Shagufta Henna: AI and Communications Networks Leader A leader in AI and communication networks, Henna excels in bridging academia and industry. Despite notable achievements, she faces gender-related challenges, balancing family and professional demands while advocating for inclusivity in STEM. 15 January 2025 | By Project WeSTEMEU
Image News Image Social Igualada boosts female talent through the WeSTEMEU project Igualada hosted the 4th Local Meeting of WeSTEMEU, featuring Núria Salán's talk The (In)Visible Talent, the launch of Igualada TI(n)C Talent, Response Lab Phase II, and insights from Ireland’s innovative STEM practices. 29 November 2024 | By Project WeSTEMEU
Image News Image Social WeSTEMEU Steering Group advances key plans in Letterkenny The WeSTEMEU project’s 5th Steering Group Meeting, hosted by Igualada City Council, focused on the May 2025 Poland visit, policy instruments, good practice exchange, RSG strategies, dissemination events, and financial planning. 04 November 2024 | By Project WeSTEMEU
Image News Image Social Dr. Cullen, Dr. Bradley, and Crinela Dragan Present Research Dr. Cullen discussed the ATU STEM Outreach Project's impact in Donegal, Dr. Bradley presented the Atlantic Futures project on inclusive entrepreneurship and Crinela Dragan shared research on gender equality in STEM fields at WeSTEMEU meeting. 30 October 2024 | By Project WeSTEMEU
Image News Image Social #3 Agnė Vaitkevičienė:Leading Change in Biotechnology & STEM A true trailblazer in her field, her career has focused on bridging academic research with practical medical solutions. Despite progress, she continues to face gender-related challenges, particularly in leadership roles. 29 October 2024 | By Project WeSTEMEU
Image News Image Social Errigal College STEM Lab Presented as Best Practice Example The director, a professor in charge of the equipment, and two students guided the group through the STEM Lab, sharing insights into its daily operations and the activities that make it a model of best practice in STEM education. 28 October 2024 | By Project WeSTEMEU
Image News Image Social GEMX and LEO Donegal AMBITION Open Study Visit in Ireland In Letterkenny, at Atlantic Technological University, both programs were presented in depth, marking the start of the 4th WeSTEMEU project meeting. 25 October 2024 | By Project WeSTEMEU
Image News Image Social #2 Adela Pagès: Pioneering Solutions in Operations Research Adela, expert in Statistics and OR, highlights the underrepresentation of women in STEM. She advocates for more female role models and flexible evaluation periods to support career progression, especially for women balancing family and work. 14 October 2024 | By Project WeSTEMEU
Image News Image Social WeSTEMEU Project shines at Lithuanian Dissemination Event The Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC) and the Association LithuaniaBIO co-organised the annual event "Women in Biotech" last week, an important milestone in addressing the role of women not just in Lithuania but also across Europe. 30 September 2024 | By Project WeSTEMEU
Image News Image Social 3rd Regional Stakeholder meeting by BI RDA & UEFISCDI Through this event, organizers aimed to present the progress of the implemented activities, future actions and local initiatives carried out in the direction of promoting STEM education and increasing the involvement of women in STEM careers. 13 August 2024 | By Project WeSTEMEU
Image News Image Social #1 Breaking Barriers: The Journey of Noemi Zabari in STEM Noemi Zabari’s journey is a powerful reminder of the impact that anyone could break barriers for future generations in STEM. Her story is not just about personal success but about creating a legacy of innovation, inclusion, and inspiration. 08 August 2024 | By Project WeSTEMEU
Image News Image Social WeSTEMEU celebrates the 3rd local group meeting in Igualada The 3rd WeSTEMEU Local Group Meeting in Igualada presented action plans in collaboration with local group agents, and participants evaluated potential practices and policies to be developed after the recent study visit in Patras, Greece. 01 July 2024 | By Project WeSTEMEU