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Portrait of a female architect standing on a construction site, smiling confidently. In the background, a group of men are looking at a plan. The focus is on the woman.
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August 5, 2026 | Groups of Persons

Why confidence matters: The hidden barrier for women in STEM

Britta Hecker, Ipek Yükselen Saif

Despite strong educational achievements, women in Germany remain underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers – an imbalance that fuels the... Read more

A teacher explains something to an female adult Muslim student wearing a hijab on the laptop they are both sitting in front of.
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February 19, 2025 | Interviews

ELMI Policy Talk: Immigrant integration services in Germany, Sweden and Finland

Jonathan Latner

How do different countries integrate immigrants? How does language training link with skills training? Do these distinct policy choices have an impact on... Read more

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March 8, 2024 | Groups of Persons

Gender Pay Gap in the United Kingdom and in Germany

Jutta Winters

The 8th of March marks the annual International Women’s Day. Wages are an important factor in driving gender parity. In a video interview... Read more

A female and male statue are standing each on their own staple of coins. The staple man's staple is double as high as the woman's. You can see a digital map of the wold in dark green in the background..
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November 22, 2022 | Digital and ecological transformation

Double-edged sword: How does digitalisation impact on gender inequality in the labour market?

Carola Burkert, Katharina Grienberger, Britta Matthes

More and more tasks can be automated with the help of modern technologies. Up to now, men in Germany are potentially more affected... Read more