Upcoming Webinar on Women in Science, Technology, and Research

Mark your calendars for Monday, 6 March 2023, as Eurostat will host a significant webinar focusing on the crucial roles of women in science, technology, and research. The live session will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 CET and is open for everyone to join without prior registration.

Topics of Discussion

The webinar aims to delve into the involvement of women in the fields of science and technology, highlighting issues such as:

• Comparative educational backgrounds of women and men.
• Employment statistics of women in science and technology.
• The representation of female scientists and engineers within the EU.

Featured Speakers

The event will commence with a welcome address by Sophie Limpach, director of Eurostat’s business and trade statistics. Following her, insights will be provided by:

• Alvaro Diez Soto, head of unit for innovation and digitalisation,
• Sorina Vaju, team leader for science, technology, and innovation,
• Athanasia Moungou, policy officer at the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation.

These experts will share valuable Eurostat data and discuss policy perspectives related to the gender balance in these vital sectors.

Accessing the Webinar

The webinar will be streamed live on the Eurostat website and their official Facebook account. Attendees will have the opportunity to pose questions via Slido.

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Focus on Gender Equality and Statistics

In conjunction with the webinar, Eurostat will initiate a series of articles centered around gender issues leading up to International Women’s Day. Topics include:

• Gender employment gap among parents
• Gender gap in part-time employment
• Income gender gap by degree of urbanisation
• Gender gap in self-employment
• Job sectors with high female employment rates

On 8 March, the Statistics Explained articles focusing on gender pay gap statistics will also be updated, offering deeper insights into gender disparities.

Resource Links for Further Exploration

For those interested in comprehensive gender statistics, Eurostat has compiled a variety of resources to enhance understanding of gender equality, including:

• Eurostat’s thematic section on equality, featuring education and labour market breakdowns.
• The interactive publication titled “The Life of Women and Men in Europe: 2022.”
• Labour Force Survey data with a breakdown by sex.
• EU Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC), covering various socioeconomic factors.

For direct access to relevant statistics and data, visit the appropriate sections on Eurostat’s website, providing a wealth of information without the need for exhaustive searches.