Ge-HEI -- Gender Equality in Higher Education Institutions

About this project

<p>Programme outcome the project contributes to: “Enhanced gender equal opportunities in the labour market.</p> <p>The project will address gender mainstreaming in education and vocational training.</p> <p>The project will include, <em>inter alia</em>, the following main activities:</p> <p>* Development of knowledge, tools and methodology to mainstream gender equality in the Portuguese system of higher education;</p> <p>* Analysis of gender equality in higher education, including data and interviews with persons in key management positions;</p> <p>* Development of recommendations on the establishment of gender equality criteria for the assessment and accreditation of higher education institutions and study programmes;</p> <p>* Development of case studies on gender issues, including action-based research;</p> <p>* Definition of guidelines and recommendations for the integration of gender equality in curricula.</p>

Bilateral cooperation results

The partnership with the Center for Gender Research (RIKK) in Iceland provided a valuable exchange of experiences and knowledge, enhancing strategies for promoting gender equality in higher education institutions in Portugal. Through this collaboration, lessons from previous projects were integrated into the Ge-HEI project, leading to a more refined methodological approach and improved fieldwork strategies in higher education institutions. The partnership strengthened bilateral relations between Portugal and Iceland while fostering a shared commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education, a fundamental principle for both countries.

Project partners

• Institute for Gender, Equality and Difference at the University of Iceland (RIKK) Donor project partner· Iceland
• Interdisciplinary Centre for Gender Studies (CIEG/ISCSP) Project partner· Portugal
• Portuguese Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES) Project partner· Portugal