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The “Angewandte Mentoring-Programm” serves as an advancement strategy to promote equal opportunities at the university. It aims to address the decreasing proportion of women across career trajectories as their qualifications increase (from studying to becoming professors) and to support motivated early-career artist and researchers in the strategic planning of their career and their development by fostering exchange with experienced international artists and researchers.

The compilation includes suggestions and ideas for teaching and for planning events. By providing numerous practical examples and links, it aims to inspire a multi-faceted debate on gender and diversity in art education. Compiling happened in the context of the KUG diversity strategy

Interactive vocational orientation program for 8th grade pupils, focusing on female role models in STEM fields

KUG’s Diversity Strategy

Diversity’s significance and role in administration, teaching and research

Overview of central measures for faculties, institutes and centers at the University of Klagenfurt.

Questions inviting (self-)reflection and tips for persons in leadership positions on how to create fair, equitable and diverse working conditions.

Guideline for persons involved in diverse assessment processes (e.g. professors’ appointments; selection of assessors, advisory boards and external teachers)

Explainer videos showing the relation of gender issues to select STEM areas and their relevance for researchers

Employing the examples of energy transition, robotics, medicine, and consumer goods, the exhibition shows how research and innovation are affected by including or neglecting aspects of gender

Aims and contents:

• analyzing and engaging core theories, methods and concepts of gender studies
• investigating discrimination in connection to diversity and intersectionality (for example based on gender, skin color, religion, social status, sexual orientation, etc.)
• scientifically researching differences and hierarchies, stereotypes and clichés within one’s own discipline as well as transdisciplinary
• deconstructing categorical assignments and attributions such as, for example, “gender”/“sex”
• applying feminist, queer, postcolonial and intersectional academic critique
• becoming acquainted with the fields of practice and professions of gender studies

Extension curriculum Gender Studies – 32 ECTS

Scope of studies/modules:

Compulsory subjects 8 ECTS
I. Introduction

further/supplementary subjects 24 ECTS

II. Spaces of living
III. Economy and work
IV. Historicity – remembering – experience
V. Communication – representation
VI.Body – psyche – corporeality
VI. Technology

Relation to gender equality targets The University of Klagenfurt does not tolerate any form of harassment. University members are obliged to refrain from and prevent any such behavior and to interact respectfully as well as cooperatively. (Equal Opportunities Plan § 5 of the statutes of the University of Klagenfurt, Section E III) The objective(s) of […]

International fellowship programme for gender research supporting research activities in the area of gender studies at the University of Graz.

Training offer focusing on recognizing privileges/discrimination and developing the capacity for (interdisciplinary) collaboration

Comprehensive set of measures aimed at raising awareness and increasing competence to act in relation to biases and (anti-)discrimination.

Free workshop for all female members of the four Graz Universites (and for all members who identify as female)

Reconceiving JKU’s language guideline

Informational event for employees on leave, prospective parents, and parents of small children.

Women in Engineering – offering advice and guidance to encourage female pupils to pursue technical and scientific subjects; in cooperation with FH Gesundheitsberufe OÖ (University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions Upper Austria)

Leichte Sprache (“accessible/easy language”) language guideline (seal B1), created in cooperation with KI-I

Awards for diversity-related dissertations/theses, scholarship for a female junior scholar in natural sciences and/or technology

Flexible childcare for age groups 1-12, in cooperation with OÖ Hilfswerk

Informational event hosted in cooperation with ÖH Sozialreferat (Office for social policy of the Federal Austrian Students Union) for students with care obligations.

The handbook trans. inter*. nicht-binär introduces measures for creating teaching environments that are gender reflective, critical of discrimination and nurture mutual respect.

The handbook is intended to support universities in recognizing people’s gender plurality – among its members and beyond, and in identifying and subsequently eliminating discrimination against non-binary persons.

Group coaching primarily for female habilitation candidates and post-docs as well as female doctoral/pre-doc students in the final stages of their thesis work

Life coaching program for (individual) employees of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. This program is not principally intended for men.

Cross-gender small group mentoring within the Clinical PhD program at the Medical University of Innsbruck

Presenting and interpreting “gender” and “gender mainstreaming”

The magazine’s content progresses along the axis of gender and its manifold interconnections and manifestations.

Organizational/procedural measures for ensuring due verification and verifiability of gender mainstreaming competence

Handout on gender-reflective work with elementary school children

Forum designed to encourage networking for female candidates for academic tenure (habilitation)at the University of Salzburg; moderated conversations with experienced female colleagues

Internal networking forum designed to improve understanding of gender issues in the arts, academia, teaching, and administration.

The website www.frauenspuren.at shows female academics working at TU Wien – their everyday activities, career paths, and experiences.

Cartoons highlighting the many different aspects of gender equality politics

Publication on unconscious bias in appointment procedures

An evening of networking for graduates of the women’s advancement programs

Mentoring for female junior academics in small groups (post-doc)

Mentoring for female junior academics in small groups (pre-doc)

Guideline on the implementation of fair and inclusive language at Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU)

The sexual harassment helpline provides an initial point of contact for victims of sexual harassment and offers counseling for those affected, including legal advice.

Training course aimed at building “Gender and diversity related competences for academics” in fields of technology and natural sciences; in cooperation with Genderwerkstätte Graz (“Genderworkshop Graz”), 6 two-day modules, initial cycle started in winter term 2019/20

Handbook containing the most important information on leave management

Training for senior postdocs and habilitation candidates to successfully complete the habilitation process

As part of University of Graz’s general indicator-driven budgeting process, around one million euros are allocated via gender equality indicators.

Relation to gender equality targets The gender pay gap reports and analyses for university management were commissioned and compiled as part of the broader objective to establish gender monitoring. This objective is included in performance agreements (PA 2013–2015, Point 2 Activities related to social objectives; PA 2016–2018, Section 4.2. Activities related to staff development/structure) and […]

Training for members of the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

Round table with members, students and graduates of artistic, pedagogical and scientific university institutes

Every academic year, lectureships are awarded on topics of women’s studies or gender studies.

Monthly feature on the website of the Centre for Gender Studies, highlighting international female artists

Awarding scholarships to students of the doctoral schools at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz

Leaflet addressing sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination

Information on the activities of the Centre for Gender Studies (ZfG), the services and support it provides for students and teaching staff, and its program of events

Training package/Certificate for university employees: Competence in gender and diversity issues within the university

Checklist to further equal opportunities in tertiary education, conveying the importance of awareness and professionalism in the design of courses.

Same-gender, one-to-one mentoring for female physicians and junior researchers at the Medical University of Innsbruck

Sustained continuation of networking for all participants in the Helene Wastl Medical Mentoring Program at the Medical University of Innsbruck

Recommendations for incorporating gender studies during the drafting of new curricula made by the Interdisziplinärer ExpertInnenrat Gender Studies – IER (Interdisciplinary Council of Experts on Gender Studies at the University of Salzburg)

Promotion of gender/queer projects at mdw

Platform for academics concerning sex-, gender- and diversity-sensitive research projects and research design

Bundling events on gender research and gender studies at sites of tertiary education in Salzburg (cooperation of the Mozarteum University, gendup (PLUS) and the cooperative focal point “Science and Art”)

An annual lecture series entitled “Feminist idols” provides an opportunity for pioneers of feminist thinking and/or artistic practice to engage in public discourse.

Checklist for gender-balanced resource allocation relating to areas of the budget (staff, materials, investments).

Guidelines of the Rectorate of the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien)

Workshops at TU Wien for schoolgirls aged 10-14 (every year in July)

Seminar series for women at TU Wien: students, junior researchers, academics, and collaborative partners

Mentoring program at the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) for female students at school aged 16 or over, and for female first-semester students

Group mentoring for female PhD students/pre-docs at TU Wien

Video on the topic of manliness at a university of technology

Website providing resources to all who, in the context of research funding, find themselves confronted with the question: How do you treat the gender-aspect in your Research?

The award honors female graduates of the Vienna University of Technology, who have conducted work and projects of particular significance during their careers.

Analyzing the gender composition of students and staff at Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien).

Support measure intended as compensation for disproportionately high committee workload at the Vienna University of Technology

Information days for study courses in science and technology for female high school students in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland.

In the form of images, the photo display depicts study findings concerning “Women and technology” and experiences of female TU students.

A handbook of practical guidance for mentors, Graz 2017, author: Karin Grasenick

Workshops for elementary school pupils, designed to soften the sway held by traditional role models and to already broach the topic of “career options” with children of elementary school age.

Career development for female tenure-track (habilitation) candidates and doctoral students.

A two-year vocational guidance project for elementary school teachers in Linz

Data publication of gender-differentiated data on academic careers and education, employees as well as example dimensions of diversity.

Mentoring for female students of mathematics during the phase of their master’s thesis.

(Female) gender researchers in residence at the university

Mentoring program for female tenured lecturers (habilitation) on track to professorship.

Individual coaching for female (junior) scientists at the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien)

Workshop on writing academic papers and proposals, in particular also targeted towards students in the Faculty of Natural Sciences.

Advisory committee for issues of gender research and gender studies

Measure promoting academic work within the framework of women’s and gender studies at the University of Salzburg.

Annual promoting measure for researchers at the University of Salzburg.

Recommendations developed at the University of Vienna for compatibility of work and family.

Coherent leave management system and program for staff returning from leave

Career development program at the Universities of Linz, Salzburg and Krems 2017-2019

Guideline for elementary school teachers on gender-balanced lessons concerning the topic of careers

Leaflet providing information and behavior recommendations for members of the University of Graz.

Flyer for victims of sexual violence, containing relevant contact information and tips on how to respond.

One-year career development program for female doctoral students and post-docs at the four universities in Graz

Workshops for senior staff members of University of Graz who intend to create gender and diversity sensitive mentoring relationships with junior researchers.

Workshop for senior staff and other members of the University of Graz with (future) tasks in committees

Frauenwege – Womens’ Paths is a subpage of our homepage that introduces women and their career paths at the Medical University of Vienna.

Datasheet to support the Working Group for Equal Opportunities (AKGL) in approving the teaching plan

Guide on incorporating gender budgeting into planning and budgeting processes, including instructions for gender-relevance testing at the University of Graz.

Data publication featuring illustrative visualizations and analyses of the gender ratio in various areas.

Small group mentoring for female junior researchers

Booklet on the regulatory framework for the habilitation process (qualification for lecturer status) at the University of Vienna, with guidelines and background Information.

“Wir stellen FEST.” – Gender Equality Quiz of the University of Vienna.

Touring exhibition, leaflet and virtual exhibition on the occasion of 110 years of women at the University of Vienna.

FEMAC was a three-semester career development program for female postdocs and habilitation candidates at the University of Vienna, conducted in English.

Data publication detailing the proportion of women/men in the areas of students and staff at the University of Vienna.

Professorships at the University of Vienna for the advancement of women

Scholarship for female postdoctoral students who had to interrupt their academic activities due to care obligations in their families.

Analyzing gender relations: staff, students

Informing about and raising awareness concerning sexual harassment

Gender medicine and research – gender mainstreaming in grant applications

Online building block system for content in grant applications relevant to gender medicine- and equality; German/English.

Individual career coaching combined with gender equality Workshops.

A toolkit for rendering visible genders aspects of illnesses concerning incidence, prevalence, symptoms, risk factors, therapy and progression.

Guideline explaining terms such as gender, sex, diversity, gender studies, etc. in the field of medical work and activities.

Checklist for employees and senior staff with the goal of standardizing transition into, as well as return from, periods of leave

Handout defining “qualified measures” for target- and performance agreements between faculties and the Rectorate, including minimum standards and examples.