Department of Ecology for equal opportunities

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Department of Ecology for equal opportunities

The Department of Ecology is committed to eliminating discrimination and advancing equal access in all opportunities.

The Department of Ecology at the University of Agricultural Sviences (SLU) is committed to eliminating discrimination and advancing equal access in all opportunities, programs, and facilities of the University in accordance with the discrimination act, and University policy. The basic idea of this page is to promote equality at SLU. Everyone contributes by integrating equality aspects into their e

veryday conduct and by treating their fellow human beings with respect and consideration. Collegues and leaders have a special responsibility for taking initiatives for and actively working to promote equality and equal opportunities at our department. The Equal Opportunities Strategist (see contact information) can answer your questions on equality and equal opportunities at the University.

10/08/2024

“But what happens when Tim Walz — a white man chosen from a field of six white men to balance out the first black woman to run for the top job — begins to feel the nasty burn of scrutiny that is part and parcel of being a "diversity hire"?”

Nobody ever even considered the possibility that Kamala Harris's running mate would be anything but white and male. How will Tim Walz ever be quite sure that he clinched the VP nomination on merit?

24/02/2024

“Man offers PGA player Georgia Ball uninvited advice and talks over her explanation of technique”

Man offers PGA player Georgia Ball uninvited advice and talks over her explanation of technique

19/02/2024

“I believe gender expression is fluid and complex, and I would also argue that non-binary people don't owe anyone androgyny.”

Having large breasts is not always an issue I want to solve but being misgendered makes me sad and anxious.

24/01/2024

“Greta Gerwig: Made a critically acclaimed, culturally profound, feminist movie about Barbie and the patriarchy that made a billion dollars at the box office. Oscar nomination goes to … Ken.”

Oscar nominations have been announced, with two of the stars from last year’s biggest movie, Barbie, snubbed for major awards.

17/11/2023

they would be moving away from "the merit principle" towards a "more inclusive suitability assessment".

Queensland University of Technology's vice-chancellor says the institution will move towards "inclusive suitability" rather than merit because "the workforce needs to reflect the students coming through".

09/11/2023

Utan forskare blir det ingen forskning, konstaterar Sulf. Regeringen måste omgående genomföra omfattande åtgärder för att öka forskaryrkets attraktivitet, skriver Sanna Wolk och Karin Åmossa inför den kommande forskningspropositionen.

24/10/2023

“Ms Jakobsdóttir said her government is looking into how female-dominated professions are valued, in comparison to fields traditionally dominated by men.”

Katrín Jakobsdóttir will not work in protest at the gender pay gap and gender-based violence.

06/10/2023

“Study participants also wrongly believed women rarely went into cardiac arrest due to male-centric representations in the media, and the fact that male mannequins are used for CPR training. Images in the media are always of men arresting so maybe people think 'oh, she's just fainted' rather than 'she has a heart issue,'"

People are less likely to give a woman CPR due to fears of hurting her or being accused of inappropriate touching. One Australian CPR provider is trying to change that by putting breasts on training mannequins.

20/09/2023

De senaste sjuttio åren har renens lavrika vinterbetesmarker minskat bland annat till följd av tätare och yngre skogar. Genom att anpassa dagens skogsbruk kan förutsättningarna för vinterbete öka m...

20/09/2023

“So let us translate his most recent comments, so we can understand and unpack the insidious bigotry and prejudice this powerful man has cast upon the music industry since 1967.”

Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner made some horrifying comments about female and Black artists. Here, we unpack them.

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