Daily Archives: 4 August 2016

Women on the Platform

Too often one hears of — or attends in person — conferences where all (or nearly all) of the invited and keynote speakers are male. It is dispiriting every time one comes across such an occasion. It isn’t as if … Continue reading

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ICYMI No. 6: What is the meaning of Brexit?

Today EMBO Reports has published my commentary on the implications for scientific research of Britain’s recent decision to leave the EU. Although it should be freely available, the piece is  temporarily stuck behind a paywall. So, for those without a subscription, here is the … Continue reading

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