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Category Archives: Science Culture
The Patronising Colleague
Patronising and mansplaining are both irredeemably etymologically male. I cannot think of female equivalents. That isn’t to say that women can never be patronising or indulge in mansplaining, but I suspect the frequency with which they go in for such … Continue reading
Posted in Science Culture, Uncategorized, Women in Science
Tagged frustration, mansplaining, sponsorship
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Writer’s Block
Regular readers of my blog will have noticed there has been nothing new to read for a while. I guess this could be ascribed simply to the familiar problem of writer’s block, but it felt more like a complete loss … Continue reading
European Reflections from Padua
The ERC (European Research Council) last month celebrated its 10th Anniversary. Judging by the speeches and conversations on the day, ranging from Commissioner Moedas and President Juncker to the ERC’s many grantees, it seems to be widely considered as rapidly … Continue reading
Posted in Science Culture, Science Funding
Tagged Brexit, Elena Piscopia, ERC, William Harvey
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Success does not preclude Humanity
Mental health on campus is frequently in the news. It is widespread, as it is within just about every other sector. If you haven’t suffered from a period of depression yourself, it is almost inevitable you know someone who has … Continue reading
Posted in Science Culture, Women in Science
Tagged depression, Meaning of Success, support
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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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