On International Women’s Day three speakers gave their vision on the future of female academics. What lessons and good practices of nurturing female academic talent can be identified from the past? What opportunities do universities have when female talent is developed? The presentations were followed by a panel discussion. The program of the afternoon can be found below.
This event was a co-production with Studium Generale and is part of the program in honor of the 50th anniversary of the University of Twente.
Movies of the presentations and discussion
Summary of the presentation of Diane Dean
Interview with Diane Dean in UTnieuws (in Dutch)
Summary of the presentation of Robbert Dijkgraaf in UTnieuws
Time | Venue: UT Campus, Vrijhof | ||
14.45 | Registration, coffee, tea | Foyer | |
15.00 | Opening by Dr. Liudvika Leisyte, Senior Research Associate at the University of Twente, Chair of the FFNT | Amphitheater | |
15.10 | Presentation Prof. Robbert Dijkgraaf, President of the Dutch Academy of Sciences (KNAW), Distinguished University Professor at the University of Amsterdam Title: The value of diversity | Amphitheater | |
15.30 | Presentation Dr. Diane Dean, Associate Professor Illinois State University, the US Title: Assimilation, Authenticity & Advancement for Women in Higher Education | Amphitheater | |
15.50 | Presentation Prof. Suzanne Hulscher, Chair of the UT Ambassadors Network, Professor University of Twente Title: Maximizing female talents at the UT | Amphitheater | |
16.10 | Panel discussion Moderator: Dr. Mieke Boon Member of the UT Ambassadors Network, Associate Professor University of Twente | Amphitheater | |
17.00 | Closure and reception | Foyer |