EUNICE’s Wall of Femme campaign aims to raise awareness and to highlight women in the academic field. The goal is to celebrate the diverse and incredible women in our network!
WHAT
For International Women’s Day on 8th of March, the EUNICE alliance decided to launch a campaign within EUNICE to raise awareness and to highlight women in the academic field, whether they are teachers, researchers, students, or members of staff.
The goal is to celebrate the diverse and incredible women in our network!
HOW
Each university member of the EUNICE alliance interviewed a woman within their community whose personal and/or professional background is a source of inspiration.
These women shared with us their journey in academia, the challenges they overcame, and their advice to young women dreaming of a similar path. As we celebrate International Women’s Day, they also reflected on what March 8th means to them.
“The way I see it, talent is distributed equally between the sexes. But opportunities are not.”
Jane Worlitz
Brandenburg U. of Technology
GERMANY
“You have to believe in your abilities and never doubt of the capability that you have.”
Alicia Calderón
University of Cantabria
SPAIN
“I believe we must remain united and continue the fight.”
Aline Jassogne
University of Mons
BELGIUM
“8M is a reminder of what strong and remarkable women have achieved in the past so that I can be in this position today.”
Angeliki Fotopoulou
University of the Peloponnese
GREECE
“The scientific community thrives on diverse perspectives, and women have so much to offer.”
Luísa Carvalho
Polytechnic Institute of Viseu
PORTUGAL
“Be persistent, surround yourself with people who will support your ambitions.”
Aleksandra Makiej
Poznan University of Technology
POLAND
“Don’t let anybody tell you it’s impossible because you are a woman.”
Claire Barat
Université P. Hauts-de-France
FRANCE
“To young women: I advise them to be fighters and to have a personal worldview.”
Lina Prosa
University of Catania
ITALY
“Concentrate, find your way, and find your internal strength.”
Minna Martikainen
University of Vaasa
FINLAND
“My advice will be: make a small step at a time.”
Ellen Moons
Karlstad University
SWEDEN
“Persistence is important: set yourself a goal and do everything in your power to reach it.”
Magdalena Sikorska
EUNICE Secretary General
A Must-Read Article for International Women’s Day
We’re pleased to share an insightful article published in Anesthesia & Analgesia for International Women’s Day. Titled Inclusive Pathways in Anesthesiology: Addressing Barriers to Entry and Advancement, this article was written by various authors, two of whom are from universities members of the EUNICE alliance (University of Mons and University of Catania).
This piece explores the challenges and opportunities in fostering diversity within the field of anesthesiology. It highlights key strategies to create more equitable career pathways, ensuring that talented individuals from all backgrounds have access to training and leadership roles.
Read the full article here.
Saxena, Sarah MD, PhD; Gisselbaek, Mia MD, MSc; Berger-Estilita, Joana MD, PhD; Rubulotta, Francesca MD, PhD, MBA, FRCA, FICM. Inclusive Pathways in Anesthesiology: Addressing Structural and Cultural Barriers on International Women’s Day. Anesthesia & Analgesia ():10.1213/ANE.0000000000007471, February 28, 2025. | DOI: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007471.
