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

  • You want to dive deeper and discuss some data? Join our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Reading Circle (next meeting: Tuesday March 25th, 16:45-18:00 in the UBB Mensa). All genders are encouraged to attend! More information here.
  • The next sync meeting: Friday March 28th, 12:00-13:00 in Seminar Room 3.1.
  • Join us for "WoBio Meet & Munch" on Wed April 2nd, 12:00-13:00, Seminar Room 5.1. Lunch provided. This event is a great opportunity to find out more about WoBio, connect with people from our faculty, and get involved!!
  • WoBio awareness event: Results of the Sexual Harassment Survey, April 9th, 16.30 - 17.30. Afterwards get together.
  • For other events, you can also check our Events & Networking page. We look forward to seeing you!

News & Events

Event
 

Kirsten Bomblies

October 23rd 2023 - 18:00-19:00

UBB, Seminar Room 4.1

Event
 

Three WoBio members are organizing an interdisciplinary symposium on human evolution and reproduction

Awards
 

WoBio members were awarded grants by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF)

Event
 

Leslea J. Hlusko

June 14th 2023 - 10:30-12:00

UBB, Seminar Room 5.1

News
 

WoBio members Verena Ibl and Lisa Horn were interviewed by the German newpaper Laborjournal to talk about our initiative

Event
 

May 4th 2023 - 15:00-18:00

UBB, Lecture Hall 2

Guest speaker: Michaela Gindl