Markus Stetter receives Jenny Gusyk Award for Family-conscious Leadership
This award is one of three annual Equality Prizes granted by the University of Cologne. The Family-Counscious Leadership Prize recognizes individuals in leadership positions who actively support improvements in the compatibility of family or care work and career in their own team or for students and/or who exemplifies the compatibility of leadership roles and family responsibilities themselves.
Nominated by one of his team members, Markus Stetter is recognized for his proactive approach to supporting colleagues with family obligations. His leadership emphasizes flexible working hours, family-friendly scheduling of events, and promoting a culture where research and caregiving responsibilities can coexist. Additionally, he is a multiplier of university resources on family support and has initiated measures to improve the family-friendly environment. Through his initiative, and with the support of CEPLAS and TRR 341, a new parent-child room was established at the Biocenter.
His nomination was supported by CEPLAS and TRR 341.
The awards ceremony of the Jenny Gusyk prizes 2024 took place on 28.10.2024 as part of the Gender Forum of the University of Cologne.