Applied Engineering

Women in Science & Engineering event

27 February 2024

Every year on 11 February, the United Nations promotes full and equal access to and participation in STEM fields with the International Day for Women and Girls in Science. Women represent half of the world’s population, and therefore, also half of its potential. However, a significant gender gap has persisted throughout scientific disciplines all over the world.

Join the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Applied Engineering for an inspiring evening to celebrate women in science and Engineering. This event is an opportunity to foster connections, share experiences and promote diversity and inclusion within the scientific community.

When?

27 February 2024 at 7 p.m.

Where?

Campus Groenenborger

Programme:

7 p.m. 
- 8 p.m.
Keynote speeches from women in science where they share their journey, insights and achievements 
featuring Caroline Bossuyt, Rania Khalfallah and more
8.15 p.m. 
- 9 p.m.
Panel discussion on current trends and challenges in diversity and gender equality in STEM 
with vice-rector Ann De Schepper, Sofie Craps, Callie Ndayirinde and our keynote speakers
9 p.m. 
- 10 p.m.
Closing reception with networking opportunity


Meet our keynote speakers and panellists: