Mission Statement
Female scientists are currently underrepresented at the Faculty of Life Sciences, particularly in Biology. The Women in Biology Initiative seeks to understand the underlying causes and to support the careers of female scientists at all levels, from students to professors. Our vision is to equalize the female-male employment status and leadership at the Faculty.
Upcoming events
- Meet us at our next check-in meeting on Friday, February 3rd at 12:30. It will take place in person in the University Biology Building, 5th floor, meeting room 5.021 (next to the kitchen), and online on Zoom.
- Meet Dr. Bea Maas in our next Role Model Seminar on Friday, January 20th at 12:00. It will take place in person in the University Biology Building, 5th floor, seminar room 5.1, and online on Zoom. More information about registration here.
- For other events, you can also check our Events & Networking page. We look forward to seeing you!
News & Events
Status Quo
Our latest data show that female biology students clearly dominate. Still 50% of the graduating PhD students are females. Employments, however, dramatically decrease from postdoc to professor level. In 2017, among the full professors at our faculty, only 10% were female, whereas 90% were male.