Women In Technology - Friday Links - 17/04/2026

Hello everyone,

The weekend is here and here’s our selection of reads and resources to explore:

Policy Proposal

·         Family Leave Policies in International Organizations: Current Landscape and Proposal for CERN: In his inaugural speech the CERN Director General announced his intention to quickly improve family leaves by doubling paternity/co-parent leave from 2 to 4 weeks and replacing the current 4 + 1 months maternity leave system by a 5-month provision

https://staff-association.web.cern.ch/sites/default/files/Echo/2026/471.pdf 

Recognition & Visibility

• Eiffel honour for women physicists
  Celebrating outstanding women physicists receiving international recognition, reinforcing the importance of visibility and representation in science.

https://cerncourier.com/a/eiffel-honour-for-women-physicists/

Research & Insights

• Peer review delays for women in science
  Research shows biomedical and life science papers authored by women face longer review times.
  https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3003574&prm=ep-app

• Mind the gender pay gap
  Study explores how board gender composition impacts pay equity.
  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00148-026-01159-x?fromPaywallRec=false 

• Do female leaders reduce inequality?
  Evidence on how female leadership influences workplace gender gaps.
  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13209-025-00311-2

WIT’s 10^th Anniversary

This year, we’re celebrating 10 years of the Women in Technology Community at CERN!

To mark the occasion, we’re launching a special series of workshops and conversations designed to support both professional and personal growth.

From building confidence to navigating complex workplace dynamics, each session is an opportunity to come together, expand your network, and sharpen your skills.

April event:

·         #IAmRemarkable Workshop – 28 April at 12:00: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1671306/

May-June events:

·         Networking & Informational Interviews to Land a Job - 8 May at 11:30: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1673208/

·         Guided Networking, Minus the Awkward – 12 May at 12:00: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1671311/

·         Mental Preparation for Interviews & Difficult Conversations – 19 May at 12:00: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1671320/

·         Tips to make your CV shine - 2 June at 12:15: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1673205/

·         Career Sponsorship Session - 8 June at 12:00: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1673548/

·         Personal Branding – 11 June at 12:00: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1671321/

Moving Past Imposter Syndrome

• Micro Talk: Thriving with Confidence: Moving Past Imposter Syndrome - 22 May at 14:00

https://indico.cern.ch/event/1658387/

Celebrating Books

• WIT Book Club
• The book: ‘’Educated’’ by Tara Westover - Tara was born in a family that didn’t believe in the government. There were no records of her birth, no hospital, and she didn’t go to school. She tells her story of escaping her family to eventually earn a PhD from the University of Cambridge.
• Library, The Reading Room: 7 May 2026, 17:00–18:00
• Join the WIT Book Club Mattermost channel to vote for books to be read and stay up to date with the activities of the club: https://mattermost.web.cern.ch/wit/channels/wit-book-club

• World Book Day 2026 - Book Fair at CERN
• To celebrate World Book Day, the CERN Library is delighted to invite the whole community to a special Book Fair taking place this April. This year there is a two-day event where you will be able to browse and discover a wide selection of books.
• 22 April 10:00-17:00 & 23 April 09:00-12:00, Ground floor of the Main Building (BLDG. 500), near Restaurant 1, opposite the CAGI stand (500/R-203A)

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,

Eva for WIT-communications