Gender equality is one of the cornerstones of sustainable development and plays a critical role in ensuring social welfare and justice. In this context, the representation rate of female academics in higher education institutions is one of the important indicators of gender equality.
According to the data of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) for the year 2024, the proportion of female academics in Turkey has reached the highest level with 47%. At Eskişehir Technical University, this rate was recorded as 47.10%.
Eskişehir Technical University implements various policies and practices to support gender equality. The university administration strives to support the career development of female academics, encourage them to take more leadership positions and create an egalitarian culture in the work environment.
In addition, seminars, workshops and panels are organized within the university to raise awareness on gender equality. These activities contribute to raising awareness of both academic staff and students.
The importance that Eskişehir Technical University attaches to gender equality and its efforts in this field constitute an important step towards achieving sustainable development goals.
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https://www.yok.gov.tr/Sayfalar/Haberler/2025/yuksekogretim-ve-akademide-kadin-farki.aspx
