El CVC és una de les 12 entitats fundadores del nou ecosistema de referència en innovació i gestió de la informació Ahir es va presentar oficialment el Catalonia Data & Information Management Cluster (CADIM) en un acte celebrat a l’Auditori de La Pedrera, a Barcelona. Aquesta nova iniciativa neix amb la voluntat d’esdevenir un referent … Read more
This year, we’re sharing the inspiring stories of women in science with our #CVCWomenInScience2025 video series. The initiative showcases the diverse stories and inspiration of women in science at Computer Vision Center and everything has been explained by them. Each video delves into the personal journeys, challenges overcome and groundbreaking research of female scientists at … Read more
At CVC, we stand firm in our commitment to promoting equality, not only on significant dates such as February 11th (International Day of Women and Girls in Science) and March 8th (International Women’s Day) but every single day. Our initiatives are handled through an intersectional lens, ensuring inclusivity and diversity in all we do. 💜 … Read more
Several female scientists from the Computer Vision Center (CVC) participated in the #100tífiques programme, an initiative promoted by the Catalan Foundation for Research and Innovation (FCRI) and the Barcelona Institute for Science and Technology (BIST) in collaboration with the Education Department of the Generalitat of Catalonia. The #100tífiques programme aims to raise awareness of the … Read more
To promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and to stimulate scientific vocations in girls, the United Nations General Assembly declared February 11th as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Long-standing biases and gender stereotypes are steering girls and women away from engineering and technology-related fields, and, … Read more
CVC has successfully fulfilled the HRS4R accreditation renewal process. The “Excellence in Human Resources” seal is an accreditation awarded by the European Commission to institutions and research centres that excel in implementing good human resources practices. The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) supports institutions and research centers in implementing the European Charter & Code … Read more
In alignment with our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, the CVC’s Equality Committee is pleased to announce the CVC’s Equality Plan (2021-2022) 👉 Check it out in English | Catalan | Spanish CVC’s Equality Plan (2021-2025), which serves as a roadmap for our actions, aims to guarantee comprehensive gender and equal opportunities for everyone … Read more
Dr. Petia Radeva, a Computer Vision Center (CVC) and University of Barcelona Senior Researcher, has been included in the first 6% ranking of the Spanish and foreign most cited female researchers according to Google Scholar. The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), as part of its commitment on gender equality, published the first edition of the Spanish and foreign female researchers ranking (Spain-based researchers). This ranking was built from data collected from personal Google Scholar … Read more
Restrooms are commonly designated with gendered signage for males and females. However, it is important to be aware of the harmful stereotypes this broadly accepted dichotomy reinforces. In order to overcome this negative effect, bathrooms should be redesigned to be more inclusive. The Computer Vision Center (CVC) is firmly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVC’s vision on gender stands on equal … Read more
On June 17, Laura Martín Montañez and Asma Bensalah attended the III Event on Gender Equality of the SOMM alliance on behalf of the Computer Vision Center (CVC) Equality Commission. The event, an open debate on gender issues, took place at the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2). Asma Bensalah, PhD student and member … Read more
