Yasar University
Yaşar University Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (EU Centre)
Turkey – Research Performing Organisation
Established in 2001, Yasar University (YU) has quickly become an ideal environment for research, personal development and learning consisting of 9 Faculties, 2 Graduate Schools, 1 Vocational School, 1 EU Research Centre, 1 Open and Distance Learning Centre, 1 Knowledge & Technology Transfer Office and 1 Continuing Education Centre. In CALIPER project, YU designed and implemented a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) to create a ripple effect of change within the university in terms of fostering gender equality in recruitment, working conditions and career development of women and elimination of any existing gender bias.