Power Dynamics in Academia
October 15, 2026 @ 15:00 – 16:30 CEST
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at SciLifeLab (DEIS) invites all members of the SciLifeLab community to a moderated discussion and fika with an expert speaker occupying a unique perspective on research and conduct in the life sciences.
This seminar explores how power operates within academic and research spaces, focusing on the ways it is exercised, sustained, and reproduced. It critiques hierarchical structures and conventional success metrics, which are often shaped by patriarchal and neoliberal norms, and considers their effects on academic relationships and research practices. Drawing on the work of thinkers such as Paulo Freire, the presentation introduces alternative frameworks and practical strategies to challenge entrenched power relations and to cultivate more inclusive, equitable, and supportive research environments, and is followed by discussion with the community.
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