Gender and Diversity in Science (GADIS)

What is GADIS?

Besides equal opportunity and gender equality of scientists, diversity plays an important role in our research institutes since we aim for fully exploiting the available talent and innovation potential.

Diverse working groups have a positive impact on the quality of research due to the variety of perspectives, experiences and skills contributed by their members regarding the research’s quality, offering considerable added value.

GADIS is a collaborative initiative of CECAD, together with the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing and the SFB 1451. Under our common logo, we organize events which raise awareness for diversity topics, set positive role models for successful gender equality concepts and reveal new general perspectives and ideas for gender equality and diversity in science.

GADIS Events

2025


11

Feb

Little Scientists on a Big Discovery Journey

Preschoolers explore the wonders of science through colorful experiments at CECAD

11.02.2025

Past Events

2024


10

Oct

Workshop "Doing diversity - Cultural change in science"

PhD students and Postdocs can apply until September 30!

10.10.2024 – 11.10.2024

11

Jul

Three excellence clusters, one goal: inspiring curiosity and celebrating women in STEM

Nine female scientists turned Zeppelinstraße in Cologne into an open-air classroom, showcasing their research and inspiring…

11.07.2024

17

Jun

QueerCECAD joins the University's Diversity Week 2024 with "Voices of Diversity: A Conversation on Equity and Inclusion"

Open dialogue on mental health, queerness, gender expectations, and internationality aimed to bridge gaps and foster inclusivity…

17.06.2024

2023


22

Nov

Bridging Perspectives: CECAD Exhibition opens doors for dialogue on Diversity and Mental Health in Science

Fostering a deeper understanding of the interplay between diversity, mental health, and the scientific environment here at CECAD.

22.11.2023

17

Nov

GADIS Seminar by Prof. Ilona Grunwald Kadow

Join the talk on "Life, loss and love for science and in science" by Prof. Ilona Grunwald Kadow!

17.11.2023, 12:00

24

Sep

Worshop: Unconscious Bias in Academia

Join the workshop to find our more about social perception and its diverse biases!

24.09.2023, 10:00

23

May

Panel Discussion "Reverse Mentoring - an opportunity to learn from each other"

Carien Niessen at the panel@Diversity Week/University of Cologne

23.05.2023

03

Mar

GADIS Seminar by Dr. Ariel Levine

Join the talk on "Sustaining Joy As an Academic Scientist" by Dr. Ariel Levine!

03.03.2023, 12:00

2022


06

Dec

GADIS Seminar by Dr. Raeka Aiyar

Join the talk on "Advancing Stem Cell Technology and precision medicine with a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lens " by Dr. Raeka…

06.12.2022, 12:30

20

Oct

GADIS Seminar by Dr. Erin Tranfield

Join the talk on "Working as a Scientist with a Diability" by Dr. Erin Tranfield!

20.10.2022, 11:00

16

Sep

GADIS Seminar by Prof. Victoria Abraia

Join the talk on "Incresing Diversity in Higher Education" by Prof. Victoria Abraia!

16.09.2022, 11:00

24

May

Workshop: Being a valued member in a diverse team

Join the worshop to enhance your knowledge about working in a diverse team!

24.05.2022, 09:00

19

May

Workshop: Intercultural communication skills

Join the workshop to learn more about the importance of intercultural communication!

19.05.2022, 09:00

2021


26

Apr

Film "Picture a Scientist" and a subsequent panel discussion

Online viewing possible between 23.4.– 26.4.2021/Roundtable discussion on 26.04.2021 at 2pm

26.04.2021

Dr. Paulo Lopes da Silva CECAD

Dr. Paulo Lopes da Silva

Managing Coordinator Education,
Career Development & Diversity

+49 221 478 84043

p.dasilva[at]uni-koeln.de

CECAD Central Office

Room: 1.039

CECAD Research Center
Joseph-Stelzmann-Str. 26

50931 Köln

Jessica Knedler CECAD

Jessica Knedler

Assistance Coordinator Education,
Career Development & Diversity

 

+49 221 478 84047

jknedler[at]uni-koeln.de

CECAD Forschungszentrum
Joseph-Stelzmann-Str. 26

50931 Köln

Partners

CECAD, Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing & SFB 1451

Suggestions?

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