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What Should I Say to my Kids?
As well as attending the Hay Literary Festival, I’ve been involved with a number of interviews and podcasts over the last couple of weeks relating to the publication of my book Not Just for the Boys: Why we need more … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Equality, Women in Science
Tagged Hay Festival, maths, parents, school
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Diversity and Inclusion in STEM: What Will it Take?
Last week the Commons Science and Technology Select Committee produced its report into Diversity and Inclusion in STEM. It states in no uncertain terms that ‘Action must be taken that truly moves the dial’, recognizing that the issue of diversity … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Science Culture, Women in Science
Tagged Commons Select Committe, exclusione, Katherine Birbalsingh, Systemic Change
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Contrasting fates of Cambridge and Burnley
It is depressing to learn that the Treasury is essentially constraining any capital spending from the Department of Housing, Levelling Up and Communities. Whereas when Michael Gove was appointed Secretary of State there might have been some optimism that he … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Equality, skills
Tagged Centre for Cities, Further Education, Shared Prosperity Fund
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Where is Social Mobility Heading and for Whom?
Levelling up may have been a phrase that tripped off Boris Johnson’s lips more than other politicians, but whether or not the phrase is politically dead, the concept is as important as it ever was during his prime ministerial tenure. … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Equality
Tagged Alun Francis, Further Education, Katherine Birbalsingh, Levelling Up, Sure Start
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Investing in People
We have all got used to the wonders of Zoom (or Teams if you prefer) over the last couple of years. It may have made academic life as we were used to it viable during the pandemic, but it has … Continue reading
Posted in Careers, Education, Science Funding
Tagged apprenticeships, House of Lords, skills, solar panels
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