Gender Commission

The Gender Commission is responsible for implementing the Gender Equality Plan (GEP) dedicating its efforts to carrying out all initiatives necessary to fully achieve the plan’s objectives. Its work seeks to raise awareness of gender equity across the entire academic community. It collaborates with all University bodies, departments, and administrative offices, to ensure the integration of a gender perspective into all the University’s policies. It also works to promote the dissemination of principles of equal opportunities, inclusion and equality within civil society, integrating them into the University’s planning and reporting tools.

The Gender Commission is committed to promoting projects and initiatives for University staff and the student community, aimed at spreading a culture of respect, advancing gender equality, and combating all forms of discrimination or violence. Its activities include seminars, training courses—such as an online introductory course comprising seven short video modules available on the Moodle platform—public events, and initiatives supporting work–life balance. The Commission also organises numerous outreach and awareness-raising activities with local stakeholders for the wider community, including theatre performances. Among its most significant initiatives is the "STEM in Genere", designed to counter gender imbalance in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines.

At this link you can learn more about the activities of the Gender Commission.

The first 2022-2024 Gender Commission was appointed by Rectoral Decree no. 832 of 16 September 2022. Following the enactment of the Regulation for the discipline of the University Gender Commission (Rectoral Decree of 25 October 2024, no. 1031), and the conclusion he first Commission’s three-year term, the Gender Commission for 2025-2027 was established by Rectoral Decree of 17 December 2024, no. 1221, in alignment with the 2025-2027 Gender Equality Plan.

Some documents are only available in Italian.

The Gender Commission consists of 12 members: 7 representatives of teaching and research staff, 3 representatives of technical-administrative staff and 2 student representatives. At the beginning of each term, the President is appointed by Rectoral Decree to serve as the University’s reference point for gender policies, coordinating the strategic and operational implementation of the GEP. The President is also responsible for providing input to assess the progress of the actions planned in the GEP across the various areas and components of the university community. 

• Pr. PhD Vezzoli Marika (teaching and research staff representative) - President
• Agueli Rossella (student representative) 
• Pr. PhD Artioli Nancy (teaching and research staff representative) 
• Pr. PhD Bannò Mariasole (teaching and research staff representative)
• Baisini Wade Giovanni (student representative) 
• Beatrice Assunta (technical-administrative staff representative) 
• Pr. PhD Motta Paolo Carlo (teaching and research staff representative)
• Pr. PhD Pasotti Anita (teaching and research staff representative)
• Pr. PhD Piovani Giovanna (teaching and research staff representative)
• Pr. PhD Ripamonti Enrico (teaching and research staff representative) 
• Svanera Stefania (technical-administrative staff representative) 
• Tabaglio Michela (technical-administrative staff representative)