FEM year report 2023.pdf
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… European Women in Mathematics, Athena’s Angels) who share a similar vision. To realise the goals described above, FEM has delineated five thematic pillars which have been the basis of our activities since 2018: ● Training FEM organises tailored workshops that: (i) build academic skills and leadership qualities; (ii) strengthen communication and promotion (e.g. negotiation skills) and (iii) raise awareness of behaviour-related topics, e.g. implicit bias, bystander intervention techniques. ● … ● Policy FEM has been actively engaged in policy shaping, evidenced by the production of influential policy papers. To formalize and further strengthen this commitment, a fifth policy pillar was added to the FEM agenda in 2021. We are also in close contact with funding agencies at national and international levels, aiming to enhance gender equality and equity within the UM community through our policy recommendations. 2023 | December FEM Maastricht University 5 The FEM Team How we organise … and sent to you afterwards. Influence & impact Maastricht University is a vast and complex organisation, which makes it challenging to find out how to get things done. When you wish to advance in your career or propose improvements, who do you need to contact? The hierarchical structure suggests clear procedures. However, influence is often achieved by networking. Networking is done informally and has its own dynamics. In this workshop you will learn more about these dynamics and map out your …