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Category Archives: Science Culture
Victims and Perpetrators
Some readers may have noticed in the media, recent (separate) reports that two Fellows of Kings College, Cambridge, have resigned/been stripped of their fellowship due to allegations of harassment and misconduct. I haven’t seen any particular details about the accusations, … Continue reading
Science, Society and Responsibility
The Royal Society’s recent report Science for Society spells out the importance of Public Engagement around science for wider society. It is the successor to the so-called Bodmer Report of 1985, which had a profound impact across the sector, indeed … Continue reading
Posted in Communicating Science, Science Culture
Tagged public engagement, Soapbox Science, Walter Bodmer
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Jealousy, Bullying, Harassment and Other Bad Behaviour
Recently I sat down to dinner with two old friends, one male,one female. Our conversation turned to harassment and what emerged was pretty grim. The man referred to an incident when an older and powerful woman had groped him during … Continue reading
Posted in Science Culture
Tagged competition, insecurity, power imbalance
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The Desolation of Success
Does this phrase strike a chord with you? Apparently, it first appeared in Peter Matthiessen’s book, The Snow Leopard, but I came across it quoted in Lindy Elkins-Tanton’s moving memoir Portrait of the Scientist as a Young Woman. As she … Continue reading
Posted in Careers, Science Culture
Tagged failure, Lindy Elkinst-Tanton, Nature
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Persistence, Obstinacy and Red Lines
Persistence: such a positive word, nicely aligned with others such as resilience and self-confidence. All positives. But what do you think when you hear the word obstinacy? It conveys an edgy, tiresome quality. Perhaps someone who stops others doing what … Continue reading
Posted in Science Culture
Tagged leadership, persuasion
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