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Author Archives: Athene Donald
The Only Woman in the Room
The Only Woman in the Room, is not only an experience I have frequently endured, but is also the title of a 2015 book by Eileen Pollack (subtitled Why Science is Still a Boy’s Club). I’m not sure why this … Continue reading
What do We Lose if We Lose Access to the ERC?
This week I was in Brussels in my capacity as a Scientific Council Member of the European Research Council. One of the roles we are all expected to fulfil from time to time is as observer of the various panels … Continue reading
One Hundred Years
Today we celebrate the Suffragettes’ victory 100 years ago: votes for (some) women. A timely moment to reflect on the state of play in terms of equality. More than seven years ago I wrote the post below about the Equal … Continue reading
Posted in Equality, Uncategorized
Tagged Dagenham, equal pay, Mary Beard, Suffragettes
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When Should You Say Yes?
I am prompted to ask this question by a whole slew of different events and stories this past week. The question is in part a general one about what is good for careers, and in part it reflects gender issues … Continue reading
Posted in Science Culture, Women in Science
Tagged committee work, Impostor syndrome, manel
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Now I understand Proust better (but feel less positive about Athena Swan)
You know the story about Marcel Proust and the madeleine – how the memories came flooding back when he nibbled at one with a cup of tea. I always thought this was slightly ridiculous, but perhaps ageing means I now … Continue reading
