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Author Archives: Athene Donald
Making the most of our ASSET’s
When it comes to the reality of what it’s really like for women in academic science, it is always useful to have evidence up one’s sleeve to make a point as well as merely be able to relate anecdotes, personal … Continue reading
Posted in Science Culture, Women in Science
Tagged ASSET2016, HeforShe, Hong Kong, SAGE Australia, Sydney
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When Your PhD Goes Wrong
There is no point pretending that research often doesn’t pan out the way one hopes and dreams about. All kinds of things can go wrong in both the short and long term, and these are not always your own fault … Continue reading
Being Media-Savvy
I’m a great believer in media training, but the reality is that it isn’t as simple as ‘one size fits all’. Any training will no doubt help confidence and maybe point out your good and bad traits, but how to … Continue reading
Posted in Communicating Science, Science Culture
Tagged Gwyneth Williams, Jim Al Khalili, referendum, Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, The Life Scientific
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Why Lazy Stereotyping is Damaging
I was very pleased to hear a male academic referred to as ‘not a shrinking violet’ the other day. Not because I was feeling particularly vindictive towards the person concerned, but because I have always thought that this unpleasant phrase … Continue reading
Depersonalising the REF
Successive rounds of the RAE and its successor REF have always caused high levels of stress and anxiety. The associated workload is very substantial for institutions (and many individuals); the stakes are high in terms of both reputation and funding. … Continue reading
Posted in Research, Science Culture, Science Funding
Tagged HEFCE, Royal Society, Stern Review
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