As part of the project Gender Equality in Academia and Research - 101129408 (GEAR), the Independent University of Banja Luka hosted a series of trainings on the topic of gender equality on October 18, 2024. This event was supported through the Erasmus+ program and was held in a hybrid format, allowing participants to have both physical presence and online participation.
The training was attended by members of the academic staff of the Faculty of Management Herceg Novi, as well as representatives of the project partners, including:
- University of Maribor, Slovenia
- University of Adriatic Bar
- Public institution University of Montenegro, Podgorica
- Socio-Economic Center of Montenegro (SECMNE)
- Singidunum University, Belgrade, Serbia
- Western Balkans Institute (WEBIN), Belgrade, Serbia
- University of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Association of young women "Girlthing" Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Vilniaus Universitetas, Lithuania
The training was led by eminent experts from Vilnius University, prof. Dr. Aurelijus Novelskaitė and Assoc. Dr. Marija Novaisaitė, and the modules of this training included the following:
- Addressing gender gaps in higher education, focusing on positions and salaries.
- Development and revision of the Gender Equality Plan (GEP), along with implementation issues.
- Creation of university tools for achieving gender equality, including monitoring and evaluation instruments.
The Faculty of Management Herceg Novi is committed to improving gender balance in the academic environment and believes that such initiatives contribute to the development of the entire educational system.
