New IHE opinion piece on gender issues in planning academia, by Dorina Pojani
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New IHE opinion piece on gender issues in planning academia, by Dorina Pojani

Women faculty members hear lots of advice on coping with misogyny in academe, but the lack of support they may receive from other women is far less discussed, writes UQ|UP member Dorina Pojani in Inside Higher Education. Read the full piece here: https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/career-advice/2023/09/08/women-faculty-often-dont-show-enough-support-one-other-opinion Continue reading

Md Amjad Hossain Reyad passes PhD confirmation
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Md Amjad Hossain Reyad passes PhD confirmation

We are delighted to announce a major milestone in the academic journey of Md Amjad Hossain Reyad, a dedicated and passionate PhD student. With great pleasure, we congratulate Rey on successfully confirming his candidature for his doctoral studies. Rey’s research topic is a compelling and significant one, delving into the intricate intersection of gender and … Continue reading

New paper in JUD on gender mainstreaming of public transit, by UQ|UP team
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New paper in JUD on gender mainstreaming of public transit, by UQ|UP team

In this novel study, a gender audit was conducted to assess how the Seoul (Metro) and Jakarta (MRT) subway systems respond to women’s needs. The audit revealed that both Seoul Metro and MRT Jakarta have made significant efforts to accommodate the needs of all passengers, including women. This is commendable because a public transit system … Continue reading

Dorina Pojani’s book Trophy Cities featured by  BroadAgenda
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Dorina Pojani’s book Trophy Cities featured by BroadAgenda

Who designs cities? And who are they made for? In her book, ‘Trophy Cities:’A feminist perspective on new capitals,’ UQ|UP member Dorina Pojani offers a fresh perspective on socio-cultural and physical production of planned capital cities through the theoretical lens of feminism. She evaluates the historical, spatial and symbolic manifestations of new capital cities, as well as the everyday … Continue reading

New article on gendered land access in Feminist Economics, by Dorina Pojani and Albanian colleagues
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New article on gendered land access in Feminist Economics, by Dorina Pojani and Albanian colleagues

This study investigates gender gaps in access to land ownership and land inheritance in Albanian rural areas by combining a large-scale survey and five in-depth focus groups discussions. The article considers three sets of variables: place-based characteristics; family characteristics; and individual characteristics. Results find that rural societies lack awareness around legal property rights, undermine the … Continue reading