Following the great response last year, the proLOEWE network is continuing its photo campaign for International Day of Women and Girls in Science in 2026. Together with female scientists from the funded LOEWE projects, the network shows how diverse and present women already are in basic research in Hesse today – in a wide variety of disciplines, functions, and career stages. The campaign aims to encourage girls and women to persue their own path into science, while also highlighting how important their perspectives are for research and innovation.

International Day of the United Nations

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 and is celebrated annually on February 11. It recognizes the central role that women and girls play in science and technology and promotes equal access to education, research, and scientific careers worldwide. UNESCO and UN Women coordinate international activities around this day together with partners from science, politics, and civil society. With this photo campaign, proLOEWE is working to increase the visibility of women in research – in Hesse and beyond.

Promoting women at emergenCITY

For emergenCITY, equality for women is a key concern. The Equality and Family Affairs Team, Florian Steinke and Carolin Bock, is takes care of equality issues and work-life balance in the center’s structure. In order to encourage particularly young female scientists to pursue an academic career in technical fields, the research center also participates in the Female Student Travel Award. Applications are currently being accepted. All information can be found here.