Wed. 18 June,  12:15-13:15

Vilhelm Bjerknes' hus (VBH), Auditorium 1

The panel discussion will explore the barriers faced by international researchers in Nordic regions. It will address the unique challenges encountered by international scholars, including contract limitations and integration hurdles. Taking an intersectional approach, the event will also address the persistent gender gap despite the well-established gender equality policies in Nordic countries.

Panelists

• Chair: Aikaterini (Katerina) Fotopoulou, University College London, UK
• Ragnhildur Thóra Káradóttir, University of Cambridge, UK
• Stina Lundberg, Uppsala University, Sweden
• Emre Yaksi, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
• Maryam Ziaei, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway / ALBA Ambassador

Wed. 18 June,  17:00

Sophus Lies hus (SLH) Auditorium

With this prize, ALBA and the FENS-Kavli Scholars wish to highlight a Europe-based scientist that has made outstanding contributions to promoting equality and diversity in the brain sciences.

Join us at the ALBA-FKNE Diversity Prize 2025 Ceremony as we celebrate this year’s EDI champion in neuroscience. The winner will be revealed during the ceremony.

This event is part of the FENS Regional Meeting 2025 (16-19 June - Oslo, Norway). You can find this event in the conference programme here.