Thank you to everyone who participated in the IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast (#GWB2025) at the University of Chemistry and Technology Prague (UCT Prague) on February 11, 2025. Your engagement and enthusiasm made the event a tremendous success in advancing diversity and gender equality in science.
Event Highlights
- Date: February 11, 2025
- Time: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Location: Uhelna, UCT Prague, Technická 5, Prague 6
Overview
The morning commenced with a networking breakfast, followed by thought-provoking discussions and presentations focusing on various aspects of gender equality in the scientific community.
Speakers
- Doc. Jitka Čejková – One of the event organizers and the moderator of the entire session.
- Prof. Milan Pospíšil – Rector of UCT Prague, opened the event with a welcoming address.
- Prof. Michaela Rumlová (Vice-Rector for Doctoral Studies) – Discussed recent legislative changes related to the Higher Education Act and their impact on academia.
- Prof. Petr Zámostný (Dean of FCHT) – Explored the transformation of traditionally male-dominated department towards gender balance and the challenges and opportunities it brings (see presentation).
- Prof. Pavel Matějka (Vice-Rector for External Relations and Communications) – Spoke about internationalization as a strategy for strengthening UCT Prague, highlighting the importance of diversity and global collaboration in academia.
- Prof. Jan Merna – Introduced IUPAC and the Global Women’s Breakfast initiative and invited participants to the IUPAC International Congress, which Prague will host in 2029.
- Dr. Kamila Zdeňková – Presented the Julie Hamáčková Award, recognizing outstanding contributions by women in science (see presentation).
- Petra Kubálková (from cats2cats) – Spoke about the EWA – Empowering Women in Agrifood project, supporting female innovators in the agrifood sector (see presentation).
- Lu Přibyl (from Gender Studies) - Spoke on the topic of social safety (see presentation).
- Dr. Vít Svoboda – Shared personal stories and insights from his experiences abroad.
- Ing. Anna Mittnerová – Introduced the upcoming "Návraty" (Returns) project, aimed at supporting professionals returning to work after a career break at UCT Prague (see presentation).
Thank You
We extend our sincere thanks to all participants, speakers, and organizers who contributed to the success of GWB2025 at UCT Prague. Your dedication to fostering inclusivity and equality in science is truly commendable. For those who missed the event, stay tuned for updates and resources on GRO website. We look forward to continuing our efforts in catalyzing diversity in science.
Photos: Akinfeev Artem
