Published 12 March 2019 Gender dynamics in academic recruitment and selection by Mathias W. Nielsen, Assistant Professor Aarhus University, Denmark Mathias W. Nielsen is a sociologist by training and his research focuses on several aspects of gender in science including how gender diversity is linked to research outcomes, scientific performance assessments through a gender lens and reasons why you

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Published 12 April 2019 The WINGS network is happy to invite you to the workshop A toolbox for academic productivity and stress management!Aim: The aims of the workshop are 1) to provide new work strategies and to shift the focus from what you are working with and the content to how you are working and the process of your work, and 2) to learn how to reduce stress levels at work.Content: In the wo

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Published 22 July 2019 Studies show that both women and men judge men as more competent than women with the same qualifications. To read the article please clich aktuella_16_6.pdf

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Published 22 July 2019 Are you thinking of applying for an ERC grant? Elevate Scientific is holding a workshop on “How to write successful ERC applications” in Malmö on August 26. For information and registering, see https://www.elevatescientific.com/workshops/grant-writing/upcoming-workshop/

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Published 30 September 2019 WINGS Workshop with Finish on Time:From negative to positive stress & from efficiency to effectiveness for doctoral student supervisors  Date and timeFriday 8 November, 09.00-16.00 PlaceAF Borgen, Sandgatan 2, Lund (https://goo.gl/maps/bCj8eCTMX4cwXw1s5) Target groupDoctoral student supervisors ObjectiveThe objective of this one-day workshop is to show and discuss vario

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Published 18 October 2019 Nobel prize winner Marie Curie is coming to town… This year we are combining the WINGS annual meeting with a month-long exhibition about Marie Curie, her work, and her life as a woman scientist. In addition to the actual exhibition "Maria Sklodowska-Curie. A Polish in Paris”, which will run from 28th November 2019 to the 20th December 2019, Professor Curie’s grandson Prof

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Published 21 October 2019 The objective of this half-day workshop is to show and discuss strategies and methods how to become a better speaker, in order to understand and improve your presentation skills. These skills are essential when it comes to presenting research and achievements on conferences and meetings all over the world. The workshop is aimed for both new and experienced staff. The tool

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Published 2 January 2020 The objective of this half-day workshop is to show and discuss strategies and methods how to become a better speaker, in order to understand and improve your presentation skills. These skills are essential when it comes to presenting research and achievements on conferences and meetings all over the world. The workshop is aimed for both new and experienced staff. The tools

https://www.wings.lu.se/article/how-become-better-speaker-february - 2025-05-03

Published 22 January 2020 A hands-on workshop exploring new ideas, opportunities and actions at the intersection of zero waste and gender equality Date of Event: 11/9 2020 Location: ZOOM Register Here The objectives of this half-day workshop are to understand the many different entry-points and challenges there are for us to create just transition towards a circular society. In this workshop, the

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Published 7 April 2020 WINGS is proud to invite you to the first lunch seminar of 2020. Given the highly unusual circumstances, the seminar will be accessible via Zoom. Presenter: Anna Ekwall Kristensson, RN, PhD. Date: April 20 Time: 12-1 PM To sign up please email Ann Alriksson-Schmidt at ann [dot] alriksson-schmidt [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se. You will receive zoom log in information prior to th

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Published 19 May 2020 The objective of this lunchtime seminar is to provide a guided reflection on the different ways in which a CV can be constructed to maximize your potential for success in job and grant applications. Why: CVs are the most commonly used instrument for job and grant applications across many different fields, industries and cultures. The CV for most applications is severely limit

https://www.wings.lu.se/article/how-strategically-build-and-sell-your-cv-across-fields-industries-and-cultures-june - 2025-05-03

Published 5 February 2021 WORKSHOP ON DIVERSE TEAMS. Work practices for maximising the potential of diverse teams and research groups. ●  Why do we need diverse teams? ●  What are the challenges when working with diverse teams? ●  What work practices should we consider when working in diverse teams. This event is for anyone who wants to work within or create great diverse teams within in research

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Published 5 February 2021 Welcome to watch the movie Picture a Scientist and attend a panel discussion organized by WINGS. Sign up here (https://forms.gle/2UCpn9SkXPpGzEeJ9) before the 2nd of March. The dates for the screening are 6-9 March. In the evening of the 9th you are also welcome to join a panel discussion on Zoom (more information will follow). PICTURE A SCIENTIST (https://www.pictureasci

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By pia [dot] johansson [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Pia Johansson) - published 11 October 2021 WINGS recently organised a Lund walking tour called "Strong Women of Lund". During the 1.5 hr walking tour through the historical centre of town, we gained a new perspective of the university town of Lund thanks to our excellent tour guide. We learned about several interesting women, that lived from the m

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Published 12 July 2022 On Tuesday, June 21st, we had our first book-club! Twenty-five eager and a little bit angry (this book evokes emotion) women gathered at Geocentrum II to discuss Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez (read more below). It was a very nice and inspirational afternoon lead by our hosts and organisers Rebecca and Amber. Did I mention there was also lunch and fika!!  For our n

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Published 12 February 2021 Systemic inflammation impairs perivascular CSF distribution, according to our latest discoveries published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation. The exchange of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) seems to be crucial for the clearance of waste products from the brain. Previous research shows that impaired CSF clearance is associated with neurodegenerative diseases. After systemic i

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Published 30 April 2021 In the brain, the microglial cells (green) have the ability to pick up clumps of beta-amyloid (red) that accumulate in Alzheimer's disease. ECT does not seem to compromise this process, according to the study. Image source: The research group experimenta ECT, or electroconvulsive therapy, is an effective treatment for severely depressed patients. However, many patients are

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By martina [dot] svensson [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Martina Svensson) - published 27 May 2021 Yiyi Yang defends her PhD thesis on Thursday 3rd June 2021. During her Ph.D. studies, Yiyi Yang has been investigating the role of microglia in the pathological development of Alzheimer’s disease. On the 3rd of June, it is time to defend her work supervised by Prof. Tomas Deierborg. Now, Yiyi tells us a

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By agata [dot] garpenlind [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Agata Garpenlind) - published 1 October 2021 Photo:Mostphotos Having a physically active lifestyle may significantly reduce your risk to develop anxiety disorders. This is the conclusion from our new study following almost 400 000 Swedes, whereof half of them were skiers. And the physical performance level also seems to matter. Mental health is

https://www.neuroinflammation.lu.se/article/physically-active-lifestyle-may-prevent-anxiety - 2025-05-03

By martina [dot] svensson [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se (Martina Svensson) - published 29 April 2022 Oscar Manouchehrian defends his thesis on the 13th of May 2022. Oscar Manouchehrian has explored the roles of exercise and inflammation in neurological disorders. On May 13, he defends his Ph.D. thesis. Here, he shares his insights into academic research and experiences as a Ph.D. student in the Exper

https://www.neuroinflammation.lu.se/article/phd-interview-oscar-manouchehrian - 2025-05-03