8 March is International Women's day! The evolution of careers of women in higher education and research has been described by numerous experts and by a wealth of studies as a ‘Leaky pipeline’... Gender equality or gender gap? As this year also marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Marie Sklodowska-Curie, a short presentation on gender equality initiatives within the mobility programme Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions has been compiled by...

Your scientific career has lead you to various countries and continents before taking you back to your home country, Brazil. How does it feel to be back? Why did you decide to return to Brazil? I decided to return to Brazil mainly to pursue a career in which I would be able not only to share my knowledge, but also make a difference in other people’s lives. I see in some Brazilian universities, particularly at the University of Campinas, a great...