2017 YEAR OF FEAR?

What can you do?

2017 has so far been a turbulent year. The global reaction to Trumps inauguration in January has triggered Women’s march, responding to the fear of a backlash in women’s rights as well as the March for Science to defend the role of science in policy and society. All over the world we see politicians gaining ground by feeding fears related to globalization such as concerns regarding immigration, trade deals, unemployment and the power of the elite.

During the annual WINGS meeting we will discuss the current and future role of women in STEM and the position of researchers in society. We will also share recent research on topics such as artificial intelligence and Human Papillomavirus and discuss if science will combat or increase our fears, who we can trust and how we can give hope for the future through our work.

An opportunity to network.

For whom?

• aimed at women at the Science faculty, Medical faculty, LTH, USV and related industries.
• for all interested in equality at Lund University. Open and inclusive network.
• scientists at all levels working in- or outside the university, including PhD students and postdocs.
• and opportunity to meet and network across faculties.

Why?

We focus on research, career and networking.

WINGS aim to:

• Be a network for science, making it easier for researchers to meet, cooperate and initiate new projects
• Make researchers and their competence visible.
• Support young female scientists in their careers.
• Make the situation for female researchers visible.
• Work towards equal opportunity, responsibility and representation of women at all university levels.