Leadership accountability is crucial in our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. We aim to cultivate leadership throughout the faculty and at all organizational levels, emphasizing diversity as an asset. The project strategy includes systematic efforts to foster a diverse, inclusive, and safe working environment.
Building on extensive leadership programs previously conducted within FRONT, we are now extending this initiative to include leaders at the centers, where most of our researchers are employed. Impactful diversity leadership requires new knowledge, insights, and skills. The project arranges leadership conferences focused on diversity management, as well as cultural and organizational development. The first conference was held on the 4th of November 2024.
Building on the insights from the FRONT project, we will incorporate this knowledge into a new leadership conference in 2025. This foundation will support further leadership development at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and facilitate experience sharing both locally at the University of Oslo and nationally.