WiSE – Women in Science and Engineering in Luxembourg: Conclusions and Recommendations from the WiSE Colloquium

The FNR has compiled a report following the colloquium WiSE (Women in Science and Engineering), held in the beginning of the 2017 in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name. The event brought together 100 scientists, engineers, influencers and decision makers from the Luxembourg public and private research sector and beyond. What is the current situation for women in science and engineering in Luxembourg and how can we do better?

Thanks to a persistent political commitment and considerable government investments into the public and private R&D sector, Luxembourg has the opportunity to welcome a growing number of talented researchers with rich and varied profiles. Yet, Luxembourg currently suffers from a stark lack of female scientists and engineers, particularly in senior positions. “Only 24 per cent…
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