On November 10, 11, and 12, 2025, the project consortium ELA4ATTRACT held its Project Committee Meeting (PC Meeting 12) at the University of Stuttgart (USTUTT) in Germany. The meeting brought together representatives from participating institutions in Europe and Latin America to review the progress of the work packages, coordinate upcoming milestones, and explore initiatives related to inclusion and mentoring.
Key milestones and topics covered:
- Overall Project Status: Review of overall progress and the consortium's roadmap (led by ULISBOA and PUJ).
- Impact and Dissemination (WP7): Update on the outreach and communication activities led by KTH, INTEC, and UNCUYO.
- Technical and Content Development:
- Changes to the conceptual framework and tools (WP3).
- Expansion of the range of training courses (WP5, led by UPC and PUCMM).
- Presentation and discussion of the project's web application (WP4), developed in collaboration with ITBA and USTUTT.
- Best Practices and Inclusion: Presentation of the University of Stuttgart’s Unit for Inclusive University Culture and its Intercultural Mentoring Program—key models for promoting equity and attracting talent in STEM fields.
- Assessment and Future Outlook: Roundtable discussion on the project's impact assessment and planning for the next phases of technical work.
This meeting reaffirms the partner institutions' commitment to continuing to promote inclusion, diversity, and women's leadership in STEM disciplines in higher education.
