Tag Archives: outreach

Failure in Real Life

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Athene Donald

Before my university term starts, I have two dates towards the end of September to talk to young women. One of these is directed at girls of school age, the other women at PhD level, to try to encourage them … Continue reading →

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Just Say No (but How?)

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Athene Donald

One of those persistent stereotypes-by-gender is that women are less good at saying no than men. Whether or not you believe that to be true, there is no doubt that many of us – myself included – are less than … Continue reading →

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Apple(s), Tomatoes, Willetts and Public Engagement

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Athene Donald

It’s National Science and Engineering Week in the UK, or at least it is for most places. In Cambridge we celebrate it with a fortnight, and call it a Festival because there is just so much to squeeze in.  Many … Continue reading →

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How Hard Do You Work?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Athene Donald

Career progression and promotion require that you tick all the right boxes when panels scrutinise your CV.  If you are trying to optimise your chances of advancing up the greasy pole, this requires that you know what the boxes are … Continue reading →

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Kidding Yourself (The Impact Saga Continues)

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Athene Donald

This weekend I was persuaded by a member of my family to enter a local Parkrun. If, like me, you haven’t come across these before, I should say they offer weekly timed 5k runs at local venues. You just register, … Continue reading →

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