Scientific Excellence and Equality at University: Experiencing the RESET Project

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Marion Paoletti (University of Bordeaux, France) Marisa Matias (University of Porto, Portugal)

Scientific Excellence and Equality at University

Experiencing the RESET Project

Marion Paoletti (University of Bordeaux, France), Marisa Matias (University of Porto, Portugal), Aleksandra Różalska (University of Lodz, Poland)

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Routledge
13 August 2025

Psychology; Moral & social purpose of education; Inclusive education & mainstreaming; Higher & further education, tertiary education; Science: general issues

Based on the EU- funded project RESET (Redesigning Equality and Scientific Excellence Together) and written by members of seven European partner universities representing different disciplines, this book combines theory and practice to discuss and reflect on the concept of scientific excellence within higher education. It considers the pitfalls and the need to revisit an understanding of inclusivity by asking how scientific excellence and professional equality can be made compatible in practice.

Split into three key sections, the first part of the book is devoted to the question of scientific excellence in relation to existing gender inequalities within universities. It includes discussion on the objectivity of scientific excellence based on feminist literature devoted to the reproduction of inequalities in universities and data collected during the RESET project. The second part is dedicated to the actions taken to achieve more inclusive excellence and the third part finishes by focussing on training on gender and diversity issues and the resistance that such workshops generate.

The book offers a comprehensive guide to fostering an academic culture that aligns scientific excellence with equality, diversity and inclusion, providing researchers and decision-makers alike with practical tools for achieving inclusive excellence within European universities, while at the same time knowing how to deal with difficulties and resistance.

Edited by: Marion Paoletti (University of Bordeaux France), Marisa Matias (University of Porto, Portugal), Aleksandra Różalska (University of Lodz, Poland)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781032916484
ISBN 10: 1032916486
Pages: 228
Publication Date: 13 August 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Marion Paoletti is Professor of Political Science at the University of Bordeaux, France and Scientific Director of the RESET project. Marisa Matias is Professor of Psychology at the University of Porto, Portugal and Scientific Coordinator of RESET at the University of Porto. Aleksandra Różalska is Assistant Professor and Head of the Women Studies Centre, University of Łódź, Poland.