Book launch – «Women in Science: Experiences of Academics in Switzerland»

In this celebrative event, we will reflect on the key learnings from the book Women in Science: Experiences of Academics in Switzerland. During the event, the book will be presented and there will be printed copies for all the participants interested in learning more about it (for more information about the book see below the synopsis and table of content). This event will bring together people who are working on an everyday basis to change research culture. We will discuss the impact of research culture on females’ careers with a core focus on ways forwards and innovative solutions. The main goal is to underscore strategies to overcome obstacles and highlight what allows building inclusive work environments. Some book authors will share their experiences as female researchers in Switzerland. We will also have the opportunity to hear key insights offered by an established professor who obtained the prestigious Latsis Price and exchange with experts seeking to build more inclusive working environments in academia. 

Everyone who wants to learn more and be part of the change is invited to the event! 

Agenda of the event 

• 14h30 – Welcome words
• 14h40 – Keynote on cultural changes needed to make a more inclusive academia
• 15h10 – Book presentation and questions to the book authors
• 15h30 – Panel discussion with Hugues Abriel, Helene Füger, Elizabeth Mesok and Daniel Schaerer
• 16h10 – Questions from the audience to panel and keynote
• 16h30-17h30 – Closing aperitivo 

Speakers and panel participants 

• Keynote speaker: Ursula Keller – Professor at the ETH Zurich
• PRIMA book authors:
  • Catalina Pimiento – Professor at the University of Zurich
  • Petra Vetter – Assistant Professor at the University of Fribourg
  • Meike Ramon – Professor at the Berner Fachhochschule
  • Annalisa De Cia – Astronomer at the European Southern Observatory (ESO)
  • Sara Hellmüller – Research Professor at the Geneva Graduate Institute
• Panel participants:
  • Hugues Abriel – Vice-rector of research and innovation and professor at the University of Bern;
  • Helene Füger – Equal opportunities delegate at the EPFL;
  • Elizabeth Mesok – “Women in Science” co-editor and Lecturer in the Center for Gender Studies at the University of Basel;
  • Daniel Schaerer – Member of the equality and diversity commission of the Faculty of Science and professor at the University of Geneva. 

Moderator: (tbc) 

The book synopsis and table of content are available in the flyer below.