Attend to Academic Pride in May

This year, Academic Pride will be held on May 14–15 at Pedagogen at the University of Gothenburg.

Theme: Transgender conditions in the workplace
This year's theme highlights the conditions and working conditions of transgender people, a topic that needs more attention and understanding. By creating dialogue and spreading knowledge, we want to contribute to a more inclusive and fairer academy.

Program

Wednesday, May 14, 15:30–17:15
Movie – "I just want to go home"
We begin with a film about five people from different backgrounds who openly share their life experiences as transgender people. After the film, director Nasrin Pakkho will talk to Agnes Rudbo from West Pride about the film's important message.

The movie is subtitled in english.

The event is held in collaboration between the University of Gothenburg and West Pride.
 

Day 2: Thursday, May 15, 13:15–16:00

13:15–13:30
Welcome to Academic Pride
Pauli Kortteinen, Vice-Chancellor at the University of Gothenburg, and Maria Elmquist, Pro-Chancellor at Chalmers, will begin the day by talking about why it is important to promote diversity and equality.
13:30–14:30
Transgender people's working conditions in the Nordic countries
Lecture by Susanna Young Håkansson, researcher at the National Secretariat for Gender Research, on how transgender people in the Nordic countries face worse working conditions than the majority. This will highlight both the challenges and the research to improve the situation.

14:30–15:00
Coffee and mingel 

15:00–16:00
To finally be real
William, a civil engineer from Chalmers and project manager, talks about his journey from female to male and what it means to be brave enough to be yourself – about finding your place in the world and breaking norms.

The program items are held in swedish.

The event is held in collaboration between the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers.

You are warmly welcome to participate and be part of this important dialogue!

Register here!