Students from partner universities presented their ideas and projects on gender equality during an international workshop organised as part of PRO-GENDERING.

On 4 November 2025, students and representatives from partner universities came together online for the international workshop “Gender Mainstreaming in Academia: Students’ Small-Scale Projects”, organised within the PRO-GENDERING project.

The workshop provided a space for students to present the small-scale projects they developed around gender equality in academia, exchange ideas and reflect on the role students can play in creating more inclusive higher education environments.

The event opened with welcoming remarks from Aleksandra Zając of Społeczna Akademia Nauk (Poland), followed by an introduction to the PRO-GENDERING project by Isabella Crespi from the University of Macerata (Italy).

The main part of the workshop featured student presentations from partner universities, showcasing different perspectives and approaches to gender equality in academic settings. The presentations were followed by a discussion panel focusing on gender equality in academia, giving participants the opportunity to reflect on the challenges and opportunities identified through the students’ work.

The workshop concluded with reflections and a summary of the key points discussed, highlighting the value of involving students in conversations and initiatives around gender equality.

By giving students an active role in the project, PRO-GENDERING supports a more participatory approach to gender mainstreaming in higher education and creates opportunities for students to contribute their perspectives to discussions on equality and inclusion.

The workshop was part of PRO-GENDERING’s wider programme of activities aimed at promoting gender equality and inclusion across higher education institutions in Europe.