#Inspire Inclusion

“I was so proud to hear a comment from one of my board members that V-BRYGE was one of the few workplaces in the world without gender discrimination. Here, we don't consciously promote gender equality; instead, we fully consider candidates based on their capabilities and suitability. I believe that when we are not cynical about the achievements of any gender and when we do not evaluate individuals based on their biological features, we move one step closer to gender equality.”

— Fan Yang, co-president of V-BRYGE 2024

“I’m honored to be co-president of 2024 alongside Fan. This year, our conference is pivotal as it addresses topics that are not only vital to China but also to the global community. We’re excited to bring together a diverse and inclusive team. The exceptional participation of female academics in our team particularly inspires me. It's exhilarating to see how these talented women bring diverse perspectives, enhance collaboration, and drive innovation.”

— Boyuan Gao, co-president of V-BRYGE 2024

Voices from Women Researchers

  • “A crucial issue in social justice and development. It is associated with the rights of females, as well as the inclusion, diversity, and productivity in industries and academia.”

    “The imbalance between men and women researchers will lead to the absolute dominance of male thinking in the research field, and academic findings may be biased.”

    “Ensuring inclusivity of a diverse range of perspectives, ideas, and experiences leads to more comprehensive and innovative research outcomes.”

    “Women offer unique viewpoints and insights. With their inclination towards empathetic understanding and experiences, women contribute to a richer and more nuanced understanding of research subjects.”

  • “The dual pressure from academic performance and social norm to female researchers: The society expects women to fulfill the traditional roles such as childcaring, childraising and managing household responsibilities.”

    “The systemic barriers and biases: Women are often preassigned an essential role in their lives, centered around family, marriage, and children, leading to numerous doubts about their capabilities in academia and the workplace.”

    “In the academic realm, entrenched biases within publication practices, funding mechanisms, and tenure pathways pose significant obstacles to achieving gender equality.”

  • “We should create space and responsibility positions for women. Let women have a voice.”

    “Establish clear, unbiased criteria for hiring and advancement, foster networks of support, and guarantee fair access to resources and opportunities for all scholars are critical measures.”

    “Society should give women more leadership positions to break or balance the absolute voice and position of men in various fields.”

    “We should RESTORE the power to women - return their inherent rights, provide the safe and secure living environment, offer the resources they should have, give them the right to education, and let them work outside and control their own income.”