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Are universities finally moving towards their #MeToo moment?
I have been away from my computer for over a week, but while I was away a piece I wrote previously for the Guardian HE Network has appeared regarding sexism in academic science. So, for my latest thoughts on this … Continue reading
Posted in Women in Science
Tagged Geoff Marcy, Guardian, sexism
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Changing the Patriarchy (Perhaps)
I’m afraid this is going to be a derivative blog. Derivative because I’m prompted to write it due to two recent articles I’ve read, but I’d like to turn their ideas into the world of academia. The first was in … Continue reading
Posted in Equality
Tagged Hadley Freeman, Kate Manne, misogyny, sexism
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Laying Ghosts to Rest
Many years ago I was invited to give one of the keynote talks at a conference in the USA. I was young and I was flattered. It was a Conference on Polymer Physics held on the east coast of America. … Continue reading
Manifesto for Change
‘Science needs women’ proclaims the L’Oreal/UNESCO For Women in Science awards tagline. For the last 18 years the pairing has been awarding five laureates to women from different geographical regions around the world each year to celebrate (and publicise) their success. … Continue reading
Posted in Equality, Women in Science
Tagged Charlotte Proudman, discrimination, L'Oreal For Women in Science, sexism
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