The Research and Collaboration Programme on gender-based violence
Focusing on how the Swedish higher education sector can jointly improve the work and study environment at our institutions. A key idea behind the program is that together we can generate more and better knowledge both through exchange and common practices. The Research and Collaboration Programme on gender-based violence ended January31st, 2022.
Highlights sexual harassment in academia
The new research and cooperation programme was launched in March 2020. The launch was introduced by the Minister for Higher Education and Research, Matilda Ernkrans, who, during her speech, said that there is a large number of unrecorded sexual harassment cases in academia.
New study about sexual harassment in academia
In April and May 2020, a national research study will be conducted within the framework of the research and collaboration programme to combat sexual harassment and gender-based victimisation. The study will be the first of its kind and aims to provide an evidence base for more effective efforts against sexual harassment in academia.