The DUCE Gender Research Centre (GRC) was established in August 2022 under the Diversity Unit to strengthen research and training activities in gender studies. The Centre’s mission is to support action towards enhancing gender equality and the status of women, with a strong focus on education and social transformation.
Objectives of the Gender Research Centre
The GRC aims to:
- Develop research on gender approaches in education
- Cultivate innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to gender studies
- Examine gender differences in educational achievement, attainment, and experiences
- Understand how gender disparities influence:
- Labour market outcomes
- Family and social relations
- Politics and governance
- Environmental engagement
- Health outcomes
The Centre aspires to become a national and regional hub for research and training, supporting feminisms and social movements that challenge normative constructions of gender and social norms.
Core Areas of the Gender Research Centre
The Gender Research Centre focuses on the following key areas:
- Research on gender and women’s issues
- Integration of gender theory into curricula
- Gender-related publications
- Educational and scientific activities
- Conducting conferences, seminars, and symposiums at national and international levels
- Organizing public lectures, seminars, and academic events open to students and the wider community