Testimonials

Women are seriously underrepresented in key positions within the scientific world. We at AcademiaNet want to change that. Read more about why we support outstanding female academics in our brochures: one with statements by Anne Glover and Jean-Pierre Bourguignon and one with statements by Prof. Dr. Liselotte Højgaard and Dr. Philip Campbell.

“The launch of AcademiaNet was a magic moment. I am proud that we also recommend our excellent female researchers.”
Prof. Dr. Liselotte H Højgaard, Chair of the Danish National Research Foundation
“AcademiaNet will become even more important as work to address gender imbalance accelerates.”
Dr. Philip Campbell, Editor-in-Chief of Springer Nature

“It’s not always easy to find good people. And I say again that’s one reason that AcademiaNet is very, very useful.”

Prof. Anne Glover, Vice-Principal External Affairs & Dean for Europe, University of Aberdeen, Former Chief Scientific Adviser to the President of the European Commission

“More and more countries are realizing the importance of having women academics in leading positions in science. AcademiaNet helps to find appropriate candidates with excellent knowledge, experience and networks.”

Prof. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, President ad interim of the European Research Council

“We urgently need more women in science. The SNSF is fully committed to gender equality and delighted to host AcademiaNet.”
Dr. Angelika Kalt, Director of the Swiss National Science Foundation