Join us at the 7th Annual Conference of the Nordic Network for Diversity in Physics (NORNDiP)! This event brings together researchers, educators, and students from across the Nordic region to explore cutting-edge physics research. It also serves as a platform to discuss key issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in physics and broader scientific community.
The conference will take place at Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden on November 18–19, 2025.
Conference theme: Diverse Trajectories – Challenging the Norms in Physics Research and Culture
Overview
- Date:Starts 18 November 2025, 08:00Ends 19 November 2025, 18:00
- Location:
- Language:English
Keynote speakers
Prof. Jocelyn Bell Burnell, University of Oxford, UK
Astrophysicist and pioneering scientist, Prof. Jocelyn Bell Burnell is best known for her discovery of pulsars as a graduate student - one of the most significant astrophysical findings of the 20th century. A dedicated advocate for women in science, she has received numerous awards for both her groundbreaking research and her efforts to improve diversity and inclusion in STEM.
Dr. Jessica Wade, Imperial College London, UK
A physicist and advocate for diversity in STEM, Dr. Jessica Wade specializes in materials science, particularly polymer-based electronics. Beyond her research, she is internationally recognized for her advocacy work, including increasing the visibility of underrepresented scientists through outreach and Wikipedia contributions.
What to expect:
- Presentations from keynote speakers and physicists across the Nordic countries
- Engaging discussions on gender and diversity in science and science education
- Opportunities for young scientists to showcase their research
The conference is free of charge and is funded by the Chalmers initiative Genie.
Program
Physics that Shines
Open seminar on November 18, 9.00-12.00
Opening talk
Susanne Aalto
Dept of Space, Earth and Environment, Chalmers University of Technology
Expanding Horizons: My Journey Through Astrophysics
Keynote speakers
Jocelyn Bell Burnell
Dept of Physics, Univ of Oxford
Careering through Physics
Jessica Wade
Dept of Materials, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London
Chirality, inclusivity and building a better research culture
NORNDiP conference - Invited speakers
Anna Pachol
Dept of Microsystems, Univ of South-Eastern Norway
Challenging the Classical: Quantum Gravity, Noncommutative Geometry, and the value of diverse academic trajectories
Annelie Drakman
Dept of Culture and Aesthetics, Stockholm Univ
Joy in Science: The many uses of "fun" in self-descriptions by Nobel laureates in physics
Anu Kankainen
Dept of Physics, Univ of Jyväskylä
From nuclei to stars: pathways in nuclear astrophysics
Donatella Puglisi
Dept of Physics, Chemistry and Biology/IFM, Linköping Univ
Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer via Machine Learning-Driven Gas Sensors
Emilie Gertz
Dept of Science and Education, Univ of Copenhagen
Outside on the Inside of Physics: Findings from a Longitudinal Study of Young Women’s Identities in Upper Secondary Science and Mathematics
Jill Miwa
Dept of Physics and Astronomy/iNANO, Aarhus Univ
Designing Instruments, Discovering Physics
Kukka Miikkulainen
Principle Research Scientist
Oxford Instrument Technologies OY
A Finnish scissor chart story
Maren Malling and Cecilie Cold
Kvinder I Fysik / Women in Physics, Denmark
Women in Physics in Denmark: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
Maria Vetleseter Bøe
Dept of Physics, Univ of Oslo
Me and a student who fits in: What physics students do that tells others that they belong in physics
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Preliminary program – Subject to change
Physics that Shines: Stories of Discovery and Change
It is possible to register only for the open session with the keynote speakers. If you are registered for the conference, the open session is included.
Nordic Network for Diversity in Physics
NORNDiP's official homepage.
