University Women of Europe

📣🇷🇴 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

UWE Conference & General Assembly 2026

📍 Bucharest, Romania

📅 1–4 October 2026

Theme: "Beyond Boundaries: Define the New Era of Women's Leadership"

We are delighted to invite UWE members from across Europe to join us for an inspiring conference, meaningful discussions, networking opportunities, and the UWE General Assembly in the vibrant city of Bucharest.

📝 Register here:

https://forms.gle/bdgRTnLsE3y45vDN8

⏰ Registration deadline:

15 August 2026

Please complete your registration and payment by this date.

We look forward to welcoming you to Bucharest for an inspiring and memorable UWE gathering!

📢 UWE Award 2026 – Call for Nominations!

Do you know an inspiring woman whose work is making a difference across Europe?

The University Women of Europe (UWE) invites nominations for the UWE Award 2026, recognising an outstanding individual whose innovative contribution advances European values, cooperation, and progress.

🌍 Open to nominations from all member states of the Council of Europe.

📅 Deadline: 15 July 2026

📧 Submit nominations: [email protected]

✨ Let's celebrate excellence, innovation, and impact across all of Europe.

📌 Join the UWE NFA Series - June Edition!

We are delighted to invite you to the next session of the UWE National Federations & Associations (NFA) Series, where each month we spotlight one of our member federations to share their work, achievements, and local initiatives.

🇨🇭 This month, we are proud to welcome the Swiss Federation of University Women!

Discover more about their members, projects, and activities, and connect with university women from across Europe as we continue to strengthen collaboration and solidarity within UWE.

📅 Date: 5 June 2026

🕖 Time: 7:00 PM CET

💻 Zoom Meeting:

https://eu01web.zoom.us/j/64049770796?pwd=7SJ9YG41hu1YdhYbRgNLwxwkijzzUa.1⁠

🔑 Meeting ID: 640 4977 0796

🔑 Password: 059221

We warmly encourage all members, friends, and supporters to join us and learn more about our Swiss colleagues and their inspiring work.

💙 Together we carry UWE forward through connection, collaboration, and friendship.

We are pleased to announce that our member association in Italy, Federatione Italiana Laureate e Diplomate Instituti Superiori (F.I.L.D.I.S) , is organizing the webinar “Artificial Intelligence and Education” as part of the Festival dello Sviluppo Sostenibile 2026.

This event will offer an important opportunity to reflect on the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in education, exploring both the opportunities and challenges that AI presents for teaching, learning, and the development of inclusive and innovative educational practices.

📅 19 May 2026
🕕 18:00 (CET)
📍 Online via Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89813587654?pwd=n11ooS7mb4ifiHa8aMWfSbXXUr0XC3.1

We warmly congratulate FILDIS and all partner organizations for promoting such a timely and meaningful dialogue on the future of education in the age of Artificial Intelligence.

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Siamo lieti di annunciare che la nostra associazione membro in Italia, FILDIS, organizza il webinar “Intelligenza Artificiale e didattica”, nell’ambito del Festival dello Sviluppo Sostenibile 2026.

L’evento rappresenta un’importante occasione di confronto sul ruolo crescente dell’Intelligenza Artificiale nel mondo dell’istruzione, approfondendo opportunità e sfide che l’AI pone per l’insegnamento, l’apprendimento e lo sviluppo di pratiche educative inclusive e innovative.

📅 19 maggio 2026
🕕 Ore 18:00
📍 Online su piattaforma Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89813587654?pwd=n11ooS7mb4ifiHa8aMWfSbXXUr0XC3.1
Rivolgiamo le nostre congratulazioni a FILDIS e a tutte le organizzazioni partner per la promozione di un dialogo così attuale e significativo sul futuro dell’educazione nell’era dell’Intelligenza Artificiale.


http://www.fildisitalia.it/

On 15 May 2026, the University Women of Europe (UWE) hosted an engaging webinar entitled “AI in Our World Today: A Gendered Perspective.”

The keynote presentation was delivered by Professor Deirdre Ahern, Professor of Law at Trinity College Dublin and member of Ireland’s AI Advisory Council. Her insightful presentation explored the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence on society, with a particular focus on the opportunities, risks, and challenges facing women in the digital age.

Key themes included women’s representation in AI development and governance, algorithmic bias and discrimination, the rise of deepfakes targeting women, and the implications of AI for the future workforce. The discussion also highlighted positive applications of AI in areas such as healthcare and public transport.

The webinar brought together participants from across Europe, including Ireland, Turkey, Switzerland, Romania, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and Finland, creating a rich and thoughtful exchange of perspectives.

The conversation reinforced the importance of ensuring that AI systems are ethical, inclusive, and developed with diverse representation at every level.

Thank you to Professor Deirdre Ahern and to all participants for contributing to this timely and important discussion.

📢 Join us for our upcoming Webinar Series 2026 event:

Artificial Intelligence in our World Today: Opportunities and Pitfalls – A Gendered Perspective

📅 15 May 2026

🕖 7:00 PM CET

🎙️ Speaker: Deirdre Ahern

Artificial Intelligence is transforming our world at an unprecedented pace. But what opportunities does it create and what risks should we be aware of?

In this insightful webinar, Prof. Deirdre Ahern, Professor of Law at Trinity College Dublin and member of Ireland’s AI Advisory Council, will explore AI through a human-centred and gender-aware lens.

Topics will include:
✨ The societal impact of AI
✨ Deepfakes and online harms
✨ Algorithmic bias and discrimination
✨ Why gender perspectives matter in AI governance

The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A discussion.

📩 To register, please send an email to:
[email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you to this important conversation.

🇹🇷✨ On April 22, 2026, the Turkish Association of University Women (TAUW) proudly opened its very first school in Hatay’s Serinyol neighborhood, just ahead of National Sovereignty and Children’s Day.

Built after the devastating earthquakes of February 6, 2023, this 8-classroom middle school, named Gazi Mustafa Kemal, stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and solidarity. Made possible through national and international support, it represents more than a building, it represents a future.

TAUW President Meral Güler highlighted a simple but powerful truth: a city truly recovers when its children can dream again. Ensuring equal access to safe, quality education for every child is the foundation of rebuilding society.

This project was inspired by a moment that left a lasting impact, a young girl, standing in a damaged schoolyard, sharing her dream of becoming an astronaut. Her school had been destroyed, but her dream lived on.

💫📚Today, that dream and many others have a place to grow again.

📌Strasbourg, 14–17 April!

President Dr. Başak Yılmaz Ovacık attended the Conference of INGOs General Assembly of the Council of Europe, representing the University Women of Europe (UWE), together with UWE Vice President Mrs. Ines Dahnal.

The General Assembly brought together civil society organisations from across Europe to exchange perspectives, share ongoing initiatives, and strengthen cooperation on key priorities including human rights, democracy, and gender equality.

UWE’s participation reflects its continued engagement in European-level dialogue and its commitment to contributing to discussions that shape inclusive and forward-looking policies. The Assembly also provided an opportunity to connect with partners and reinforce collaboration across the NGO community.

📢 Introducing the UWE NFA Series!

We’re excited to launch our new NFA Series, a monthly initiative where one National Federation & Association presents their members, projects, and local activities.

The goal is to strengthen connections, share ideas, and foster closer collaboration across our network.

Join us for our very first session, led by the Suomen Akateemisten Naisten Liitto - Finlands Kvinnliga Akademikers Förbund 🇫🇮.

📅 Date: 24 April 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM CET

A big thank you to our Finnish colleagues for stepping in to lead this inaugural session.

Let’s connect, learn, and grow together!

🌿 Vitamin D in Midlife – What Women Need to Know?

Join us for an inspiring and informative session in the UWE 2026 Webinar Series hosted by University Women of Europe!

📅 Date: 10 April 2026

🕖 Time: 7:00 PM CET

🎤 Speaker: Catherine Turnbull

As women move through their 40s, 50s, and 60s, understanding the role of Vitamin D becomes essential for maintaining strong bones, supporting immunity, and enhancing overall wellbeing.

✨ “I believe in transforming knowledge into practise. I hope to make science felt—something that is shared and lived each day.”

This webinar will bring science to life—practical, relatable, and empowering.

📩 Register now: [email protected]

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and take charge of your health journey.