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OWSD is at the Eurasia Higher Education Summit ( ) this week to give the closing plenary session on “Advancing Gender Equality in Science”.

OWSD Coordinator Tonya Blowers presented “From Individuals to Institutions and from Local to Global: How the OWSD is Transforming Higher Education,” highlighting systemic change through global networks.

OWSD Executive Board regional members Tista Prasai Joshi and Nadia Ayub both shared “A Personal Journey of Leadership and Impact in Higher Education,” offering personal and impactful perspectives on advancing gender equality in academia.

The session underscored the importance of inclusive leadership and collective action in shaping a more equitable future for science and higher education.

🌍 GenSIS deadline extended!

OWSD National Chapters now have until 31 March 2026 to submit their Expression of Interest to join the Gender‑inclusive Science Institutions and Systems (GenSIS) initiative.

📣 Need guidance before applying?

Write to [email protected] — our team is happy to support you.

Learn more & apply today!

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Aaaand the winners are....!

A huge thanks to everyone who turned out yesterday for the unforgettable global finale of our 2026 Short Talks, Big Impacts competition, and especially to the 12 finalists who impressed all with their innovative and life-changing research.

And a huge congratulations to our winners, who managed to deliver compelling demonstrations of the importance of their work in just 3 minutes.

Learn more about the finale, finalists, and regional winners at: https://owsd.net/news/announcing-winners-2026-short-talks-big-impacts-competition

And if you missed it, watch the full finale online at: https://youtu.be/1Z9qrIrGmcw