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

  • Next Synchronisation meeting: Friday, June 13th, 12:00-13:00 in Seminar Room 1.7.
  • You want to dive deeper and discuss some data? Join our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Reading Circle (next meeting on Tuesday, June 24th, 16:45-18:00 in the UBB Mensa). All genders are encouraged to attend! More information here.
  • Role Models Seminar with Prof. Sabine Eggers: Friday, June 27th, 11:00-12:00 in Seminar Room 5.1.
  • For other events, you can also check our Events & Networking page. We look forward to seeing you!

News & Events

Open call
 

The Gender Equality and Diversity unit of the University of Vienna announces the call for the Marie Jahoda Grant 2023.

Research
 

New publication of WoBio member Jasmine Loveland in Frontiers in Physiology.

Research
 

New publication of WoBio member Anne Le Maître in the International Journal of Primatology.

Event
 

For Gregor Johann Mendel's 200th anniversary, WoBios Barbara Fischer and Lynn Chiu organize a public symposium titled "Mendel's Legacy in Science and...

Event
 

Prof. Kevin Laland (University of St Andrews, Scotland) was invited to share his experience regarding the EDI initiative at his university.

Awards
 

Summer 2022 was full of recognition for our excellent women scientists at the University of Vienna with many prizes and awards.