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EWORA Webinar on AI and Gender Equality Now Available Online

The European Women Rectors Association (EWORA) successfully convened its high-level webinar “Gender Equality and Academic Careers in the Age of AI” on 6 March 2026, in the framework of International Women’s Day.

A timely reflection on AI and academic leadership

The webinar brought together university leaders and policy actors from across Europe to explore how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping academic careers, governance, and gender equality in higher education.

Moderated by Prof. Pamela Gillies and opened by Prof. Kerstin Tham, the session featured contributions from Josep M. Garrell, Diana Rėklaitienė, Sondan Durukanoğlu Feyiz, Patrycja Matusz, and Andreas Jacobsson.

Key themes

  • AI-supported recruitment and evaluation
  • Risks of algorithmic bias
  • Fairness, transparency, and accountability
  • Responsible academic governance

The webinar recording is now available for viewing.

▶ Watch on YouTube