>> Since its inception more than 30 years ago, it has promoted a balanced workforce and committed to equal employment opportunities, as well as promoting an inclusive environment for the professional development of women.
>> Testimonials from four women in management positions at ADEMA: “We are contributing to the development of new generations with an innovative and diverse approach.”
The presence and leadership of women in training, research, management, and development is key at ADEMA, an institution with more than 30 years of experience in academic training and research.
With an innovative approach and a firm commitment to digitalization, internationalization, and research, the school has established itself as a benchmark in Higher Education, especially in the fields of Health Sciences, Sports, and Fine Arts.
It stands out not only for its cutting-edge educational methodology but also for its commitment to gender equality within its management and governing bodies. According to ADEMA’s academic secretary, Dr. Pilar Tomás, “of the management and leadership positions within the institution, more than half are held by women, who play a strategic role in the educational field.” Although there has been a significant increase in recent years, for Dr. Tomás, “there are still challenges to overcome, but institutions like ADEMA demonstrate the evolution of this trend.”
Since its inception, more than 30 years ago, the teaching staff has had a significant presence of women. For the Director of Vocational Training, Dr. María Dolores Llamas, who has been with the center for more than 20 years, “this balance in the workforce demonstrates that the institution has always been committed to equal employment opportunities and promotes an inclusive environment for women’s professional development.”
Likewise, in the field of Fine Arts, the importance of women, as noted by the Head of Studies for the Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Dr. Amparo Sard, “lies not only in the need to give visibility to their talent and historical contributions, but also in the urgency of reflecting on how female perspectives enrich the contemporary artistic landscape. Throughout history, women artists have been systematically marginalized, but today, their growing presence in galleries, museums, and educational spaces is a testament to the shift toward greater gender equality in the artistic world.”
On the other hand, another significant piece of data regarding the role of women in ADEMA is the composition of its student body. In undergraduate programs, 75% of students are female, and in Vocational Training (VT), this figure is even higher, reaching 78%.
In the research field, they also play an important role within this institution, leading projects that generate impact in different disciplines. In the field of Digital Dentistry and New Technologies, for example, several researchers have led cutting-edge studies that have enabled significant advances in haptic and holographic 3D simulation techniques and the use of AI.
Furthermore, the management teams encourage students’ interest in research throughout their academic careers, promoting equal participation in service-learning projects, such as the Oral Health and Nutritional Habits Observatory, or in various artistic fields.
For the Head of Studies for the Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Dr. Alicia Julibert, “as a dietitian-nutritionist and researcher, and a PhD in Nutrition and Food Science, I want to highlight the role of women in our profession. In Spain, the majority of dietitians-nutritionists are women, professionals who, with their knowledge and vocation, work every day to improve the health of the population through health promotion through food and nutrition. On this Women’s Day, I want to highlight the commitment of our teachers, researchers, and students, who, with their talent and dedication, play a fundamental role in training new generations and in the evolution of our profession. Their work is key to continuing to build a healthier and more equitable future.”
In conclusion, according to ADEMA’s Academic Secretary, Dr. Pilar Tomás, “our institution has developed a solid research trajectory in diverse areas of knowledge, with significant female participation in scientific and applied innovation projects. These advances not only enhance the quality of our teaching but also place us at the forefront of research in Health and Technology. It is important to encourage the university community to recognize and value the role of women in teaching, management, and research, and to continue building together a future where equal opportunities are a reality.”