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 also seeks to raise awareness of gender equity across the entire academic community. The Commission collaborates with all University bodies, departments, and administrative offices to ensure the broadest participation and the best coordination of initiatives aimed at fostering equal opportunities, inclusion, and equality. It also works to promote the dissemination of these principles within civil society, integrating them into the University’s planning and reporting tools.

In implementing the GEP, the Commission’s primary role is to support the integration of a gender perspective into all University policies. To this end, it provides both strategic and operational coordination of the actions outlined in the GEP, ensuring their alignment with the Gender Budgeting Report. 

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 inclusion, 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 project, 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. Starting in 2025, the role of Vice-President was also introduced to support and assist the President, particularly during the crucial phase of dialogue and engagement with the University’s governance.

• Dr. Vezzoli Marika (research body representative) - President
• Prof. Ripamonti Enrico (teaching staff representative) - Vice President
• Agueli Rossella (student representative) 
• Dr. Baldissera Annalisa (research body representative) 
• Prof. Bannò Mariasole (teaching staff representative) 
• Baisini Wade Giovanni (student representative) 
• Beatrice Assunta (technical-administrative staff representative) 
• Prof. Motta Paolo Carlo (teaching staff representative) 
• Prof. Pasotti Anita (teaching staff representative) 
• Dr. Piovani Giovanna (research body representative) 
• Dr. Svanera Stefania (technical-administrative staff representative) 
• Dr. Tabaglio Michela (technical-administrative staff representative)