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Author Archives: Athene Donald
Thinking Longitudinally and Long-term
There are many things we take for granted these days that were once mysteries. To take a specific example, relevant to the rest of this post, I’d include the fact that smoking during pregnancy has implications for both the immediate … Continue reading
Posted in Research, Science Culture
Tagged birth, children, Cohort studies, social science
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No More ‘Male by Default’ Please
Another year, another International Women’s Day. This year the strapline is ‘be bold for change’. A good motto but many will feel that boldness is dangerous in the face of opposition or incomprehension. Incomprehension is perhaps commoner than one thinks: … Continue reading
Posted in Equality, Women in Science
Tagged confidence, International Women's Day, leadership, promotion
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Five Minutes Peace (and Preferably a Lot More)
Any parent will be familiar with the desire to find a quiet corner where the children can’t find them. Many readers will also know all about the antics of the Large Family, a family of elephants, in Jill Murphy’s tale … Continue reading
Are You Authentic?
‘Be true to yourself’ is a well-worn phrase, almost a mantra. I know I pepper talks (and writing) with the phrase. I think I know exactly what I mean and had assumed others did too. I do not mean that … Continue reading
