AGRIGEP Final Conference

9:00 Registration

9:30 Opening Session

Prof. Michal Lošťák, Vice-rector, Cech University of Life Sciences

Julianna Kobolák, Senior Researcher, Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, AGRIGEP project coordinator

Katharina Buse, Project Officer, REA

10:00 Keynote Speech

Marcela Linková, Head of the Centre for Gender and Science at the Institute of Sociology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, co-chair of the ERA Forum Subgroup on Inclusive Gender Equality, an advisory body to the European Commission

10.30 Coffee Break

10.50 Policy Round Table: Advancing Gender Equality in Academia for Sustainability, Excellence, Competitiveness and Economic Growth in Europe

Speakers:

Adéla Gjuričová, Policy Officer, Research, Development and Innovation Council, Government Office of the Czech Republic

Hana Tenglerová, Policy Officer, Gender Sector, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation at the European Commission

Gita Zadnikar, Policy Officer, Slovenian Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation

12.15 Lunch break

13.15 Panel Discussion 1: Shaping gender equality in academia: Lessons from GEP 1.0 and visions for GEP 2.0

Moderator:

Panagiota Polykarpou, Consultant for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Yellow Window
Panellists:

Michal Lošťák, Professor of Sociology, Vice rector and Head of the Department of Humanities at the Faculty of Economy and Management, Czech University of Life Sciences

Julianna Kobolák, Coordinator of AGRIGEP; Senior Research Fellow at Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE), Hungary

Štefan Bojnec, Professor of Economics and Head of the Department of Economics at the Faculty of Management, University of Primorska

Lenka Henebergová, project SUPPORTER, Senior Researcher, Vice-dean for internationalisation at Charles University in Prague

Sara Clavero, project NEXUS, Senior Researcher and Deputy Director RINCE (AIB Research Centre for Inclusive and Equitable Cultures) at TU Dublin EDI

Katalin Óborni, Senior Project Manager at HÉTFA’s Division of International Cooperation, coordinates the RE-FEM and STREAM IT projects, Gender Officer for the COST Action project PROFEEDBACK

14.30 Poster Pitch session with coffee

15.45 Panel Discussion 2: Advancing gender equality in Agriculture and Life Sciences
Opening presentation:

Veronika Paksi, research fellow at the Institute for Sociology, Centre for Social Sciences (Hungarian Academy of Sciences Centre of Excellence)

Moderator:

Katalin Tardos, Senior Researcher of the HUN-REN Centre for Social Sciences, Institute for Sociology

Panellists:

Maura Farrell, FLIARA project, Senior Lecturer, School of Geography and Archaeology, National University of Ireland, Galway

Petra Palátová, Fem2Fem project, Lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague

Jana Mazancová, AGRIGEP project, Senior Researcher at the Department of Sustainable Technology, Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Dimitris Tsaltas, Cyprus University of Technology

17.00 Final Remarks

17.15 Closure of the conference

Agenda

Marcela Linková

Head of the Centre for Gender and Science at the Institute of Sociology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, cochair of the ERA Forum Subgroup on Inclusive Gender Equality, an advisory body to the European Commission.

“Gender equality is not just a policy. It is a condition for building fair and safe working environments and hence academic freedom and research excellence. Institutions that respect, include and support all their members are not just more just; they create conditions for doing our best. Together, we can then contribute research that helps to tackle the pressing challenges of our time”.

„Equal opportunities and a fair and supportive approach to researchers at various career stages are not just a box-ticking exercise, but a path to higher-quality research and a stronger sense of belonging within our institutions. However, the meaning of these values, the specific measures taken, and the language we use to promote them must be continually reconsidered and openly discussed.“

Adéla Gjuričová

Research, Development and Innovation Council, Government Office of the Czech Republic

Dr. Katalin Oborni

Senior Project Manager at HÉTFA’s Division of International Cooperation, coordinates the RE-FEM and STREAM IT projects. She also serves as the Gender Officer for the COST Action project PROFEEDBACK, coordinated by HÉTFA RI

“As coordinator of the STREAM IT project, I am pleased to share insights from our research, which focused on understanding the persistent gender inequalities in STEAM education and shaping effective interventions to address them. I believe these findings will be valuable for the next generation of GEPs, although many of our results also show that improving gender equality within HEIs requires efforts beyond the university itself, such as the early integration of gender-sensitive teaching and addressing stereotypes in society.”

Fostering Inclusiveness, Gender Equality, Rural Women’s Empowerment, Sustainability, and Research Integrity in Academia and Beyond Poster features and guidelines We are pleased to invite your poster submissions for the AGRIGEP final conference to be held on 25 September 2025 in Prague. Register for the event HERE by 31 August 2025.
Take the opportunity to showcase your innovative projects, inspiring initiatives, or insightful research that resonates with the theme of the poster session.

Theme: Fostering Inclusiveness, Gender Equality, Rural Women’s Empowerment, Sustainability, and Research Integrity in Academia and Beyond

Submission requirements

Submit your abstract online by 31 August using Poster submission button
Abstract Requirements: 150 – 250 words; consists mainly of the aim of the study or main issue addressed, methods used, results or main action funded or main policy improvements, conclusions, and acknowledgement (optional).
The AGRIGEP team will review submissions and provide minor feedback by 15 September for final adjustments
Bring your poster directly on the day of the conference

Poster submission Recommended Content Structure Organize the poster into clearly labelled sections with visual balance and concise text:

Poster title: Use as the main title of the poster (font size: 85–100 pt, bold)

Issue addressed / Research questions / Objectives:
- Define the core problem or research questions
- Present it briefly and clearly in a shaded textbox or callout

Conceptual and Methodological Approach

Outcomes/Results:
- State the main findings of the research or,
- Highlight major actions funded (e.g., workshops, career support, GBV training) or,
- List policy improvements, institutional changes, new practices, awareness gains, etc.
- Use icons or visuals to emphasize key results

Lessons Learned / Recommendations: Add key takeaways or suggestions for replication
Participants / Stakeholders:
- Mention target groups (e.g. academic staff, management, students) and institutions involved (e.g. CZU, partner universities)
- Consider logos or badges for visibility

Recommended Poster Format

Format: A1 size 594 x 841 mm, portrait orientation

Language: English

Design and Style:
- Font: Use sans-serif fonts (e.g., Arial, Calibri), minimum 24 pt for body text
- Layout: Use colour blocks, arrows, or connectors for flow
- Accessibility: High contrast text, readable from 1.5 meters

Interactive/Footer Elements:
- QR Code: Link to more information or full report
- Contact Info: Project email or coordinator
- Acknowledgements: Funders and partners, if applicable.

During the Conference

Bring your printed poster at the venue during the lunch (12:00 – 13:00) latest.
An AGRIGEP team member will assist with setup.

Posters will be displayed throughout the conference.

Poster presentation: 25 September, 14:10 – 15:30. Be present at your poster to give a brief (maximum 3 minutes) pitch speech on your contribution and answer questions.

For any questions, contact info@agrigep.eu We look forward to your contributions!

info@agrigep.eu

AGRIGEP Final Conference

Conference Aims

Marcela Linková

Adéla Gjuričová

Dr. Katalin Oborni

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