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INSPIRE 2nd Conference: Inclusive Gender Equality in R&I from an Intersectional Perspective: Lessons from INSPIRE for the evidence base, practice & policy
On 16–17 April 2026, the INSPIRE Centre of Excellence on Inclusive Gender Equality in Research and Innovation (R&I) was hosting its 2nd Conference in Brussels, bringing together policymakers, researchers, and practitioners from across…
Module 4 of the STREAM-IT Mentoring Programme: From idea to a clear and confident presentation
With the fourth module of the STREAM-IT Mentoring Programme, participants continued to build on the work from previous sessions, this time with a clear focus on the presentation itself – how their research…
POLICY ANSWERS Policy Brief and Reports on Western Balkans Regional Mobility Schemes
The POLICY ANSWERS project develops two reports on issues of regional mobility towards research infrastructures and a policy brief which summarises the results. The Policy Brief summarises both long form reports in key…
POLICY ANSWERS Policy Brief: Preparing for FP10: Strengthening Western Balkans participation in the 2028-2034 programme landscape
This new POLICY ANSWERS Policy Brief complements our previous Policy Brief on the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10) by updating it as FP10 discussions have moved further into concrete programme design and…
Implementing the Western Balkans Agenda – Monitoring Cards Published by POLICY ANSWERS
The Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sports (WB agenda) is a comprehensive strategic initiative launched by the European Union to foster closer cooperation between the Western Balkans (WB)…
MIR Foundation at the heart of European industry in Paris: Building a future with more opportunities for Women in industry
On March 30–31, 2026, in Lyon and Paris, France, the final transnational partnership meeting of the EMPOWERING – Empowering M-Women in Industry project was held. The event brought together partners from several European…
Module 3 of the STREAM-IT Mentoring Programme: From research to a clear and impactful message
On 25 February 2026, the third module of the Mentoring Programme for science communication took place as part of the STREAM-IT project. While previous sessions focused on confidence, personal development, and building a…
STEM Discovery Lab successfully concluded – We’ve created future STEM leaders!
On February 23, 2026, at the premises of Startup Club Skopje, we concluded an inspiring and transformative journey – the final event of the STEM Discovery Lab, marked by the ceremonial awarding of…
STEM Discovery Lab – When AI becomes understandable, applicable, and ours
STEM Discovery Lab continues as a space where girls not only learn about technology, but understand it, question it, and use it to create something of their own. The program is implemented within…
Interview with Maja Naumovska: Millennial women as drivers of innovation and responsibility in the corporate world
We have created a platform for millennial women working in the industry who are ready to share their success stories. We launched a series of interviews to highlight their inspiring experiences and achievements,…
Webinar recap: Millennial women in STEM and engineering – experiences from practice
On February 11, 2026, on the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Foundation for Management and Industrial Research successfully organized the webinar “Millennial women in STEM and…
STEM Discovery Lab – From data to real-world solutions
STEM Discovery Lab is an educational program aimed at bringing science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEM/STEAM) closer to girls in an interactive and encouraging way. The program is part of the European…
