News and Events

News and Events

Upcoming

  1. Raġel fuq l-Irġiel Event: A Teach-In on Masculinities in Maltese Contemporary Society

An Event organised by the University of Malta's Equity Office in partnership with the Gender Equity and Sexual Diversity Committee (GESDC), this session aims to spark meaningful conversations about the complexities of traditional masculinity. With a diverse lineup of speakers, the event will delve into critical topics that challenge established narratives, foster open dialogue, and explore pathways toward greater gender equity and inclusivity. Stay tuned for more details!

II. Equity Diversity and Inclusion Training

III. Gender Equality and Mainstreaming Strategy and Action Plan Quarterly Report

IV. Setting up of Mutual Learning Workshops on GEPS

Projects 

  1. SEA-EU Inclusion
  2. Gender Equality Program in Academia- Raising Diversity (GEPARD)

The aim of the GEPARD project, which included higher education institutions from Poland, Austria, Hungary, Cyprus, Malta, and Italy, was to create equal opportunities for women and men in the academic environment by preparing a series of actions that would help to increase diversity in the academic environment. Follow this link to access the various outputs of the project and get to know more about it: GEPARD page: https://gepard-project.eu/ 

Activities we organize

On 24th July 2024, Hon. Rebecca Buttigieg MP held a meeting with all GESDC members. 

Publications:

'YOU KIND OF EXPECT IT- IT'S NOT NECESSARILY OK, BUT AT THE SAME TIME I'VE GOTTEN USED TO IT'.  TACKLING SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

The gender and Sexual Diversity Committee Chair and Co-Chair from the University of MALTA have published a significant paper addressing the normalization of Sexual harassment in higher education. The study explored the challenges faced by students and staff and emphasized the need for ongoing efforts to combat these issues within academic institutions.

Tackling  Sexual Harassment in Higher Education Institutions 

  • 2023

16 Days of Activism - 29 November 2023

A Mutual Learning Workshops by GESDC at UM -28 March 2023

  • 2022

Women as Peacemakers Seminar  - 3 March 2022

  • 2020-2021

No activities were organized in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid.

  • 2019

Gender in International Cooperation in Science, Technology, and Innovation - 7-8 November 2019

Creating Spaces for all - workshop - 21 March 2019

  • 2018

Gender in Architecture and Engineering - debate - 26 April 2018

Introduction to gender mainstreaming in University curricula and research - workshop 22 and 23 March 2018

  • 2017

Navigating a Career in Science - lecture - 25 October 2017

From folding to FRS: Navigating a career in science - lecture - 25 October 2017

Gender Mainstreaming in University Curricula - 26 April 2017

Chair Update in Progress During Meeting
Hon. Rebecca Buttigieg MP attending the Meeting with GESDC members
GSED Chair Introducing members with Hon. Rebecca Buttigieg MP

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