Tag Archives: ASSET

Leadership from the Top

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Athene Donald

What will it take for true equality to occur, not just in academic science but in employment anywhere? One key aspect is that people at the top not just ‘talk the talk’ but ‘walk the walk’. So, when talking about … Continue reading →

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ASSET 2010 – A Metaphorical Call to Arms for HEI’s

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Athene Donald

There is a danger that the message that there is an uneven playing field for women in science (and indeed in many other fields) has been repeated so often that it is no longer heard. However, it is still true. … Continue reading →

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Unwritten Rules

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Athene Donald

Last week I had a meeting with a professorial colleague, a woman from a Humanities Department who is heading up a working group within the university. We were discussing how to ensure she got the information she needed and I … Continue reading →

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