11 June 2009
The University of Amsterdam recently signed the Talent to the Top Charter. The goal of this charter is to increase the number of talented people - especially women - moving into and staying in top jobs in both government and trade and industry. By signing the charter, the UvA is committed to stimulating the promotion of women into top jobs. A study will be carried out during the next six months before concrete steps are taken. A zero measurement will define the current position of the UvA with regard to the percentage of women in various academic positions. Specific goals will then be defined and a plan of action drawn up to achieve these.
Earlier this year the UvA Board announced that it would aim for at least 25% of its professors to be women within the next five years. This percentage is currently 16, which means the UvA already exceeds the national target of 15% specified by Education Minister Ronald Plasterk. The present national average is 11%.