Networking & activism

Aims:

  • Connect WoBio with the Elise Richter network, and with other female researchers at the University of Vienna (WoChem...) and other research institutions (MedUni, BoKu, Vienna Bio Center, ÖAW...)
  • Organise events to increase the public awareness about issues faced by women at the University of Vienna, and more generally in academia

Upcoming events:

  • March 8: International Women's Day => awareness actions at the Faculty of Life Sciences (WoBio stand, distribution of leaflets) + demonstration in Vienna
  • Spring: networking event with
  • June: Pride month => actions in support of LGBTQIA+ people
  • November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women => awareness actions, in collaboration with WoBio workgroup "sexual harassment"

Current members:

  • Activism: Melina Kerou, Anne Le Maître, Rosanna Mangione, Anna Pyttlik
  • Networking: Barbara Fischer, Melina Kerou, Rosanna Mangione

Looking for members: yes!

  • We urgently need womanpower for the organisation of March 8th (staff WoBio's stand, prepare banners for the demo)
  • We will later need members for the organisation of the networking event with other women in Viennese research institution

Contact: Anne Le Maître