Category Archives: inspiration

Lady in Red

Posted on 24 March 2019 by Athene Donald

There has been some interesting dialogue over Twitter recently regarding what sort of images may – or may not – inspire future generations of young women to think about the STEM subjects and, in the exchanges I’ve seen recently, specifically … Continue reading →

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To Be or Not to Be a Role Model

Posted on 4 November 2018 by Athene Donald

When you grow up what do you want to be? That is a familiar enough question but I’ve never heard of anyone who expected the answer to be ‘a role model’. Yet there are those who have an expectation that … Continue reading →

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Being Educated but not Inspired

Posted on 9 September 2018 by Athene Donald

I’ve been away for a few wonderful days exploring the streets (and art) of Paris, a city in which I always regret I have never lived – as opposed to visited many times. One of my unfulfilled dreams was to … Continue reading →

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Worthwhile

Posted on 27 September 2012 by Richard Wintle

Dame Jane Goodall, in the lobby of the Royal Ontario Museum. “If you care about your children, you should care about this planet. You are not alone.” If I had any qualms at all a couple of weeks ago about … Continue reading →

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To Whom I Give My Vote of Thanks

Posted on 7 October 2011 by Athene Donald

Today is Ada Lovelace Day, a day when we are asked to celebrate the women who have inspired us in our scientific lives.  I have to admit that ‘famous’ women such as Marie Curie or Rosalind Franklin have no part … Continue reading →

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Essential Reading, August 2011. [4]

Posted on 27 August 2011 by Richard Wintle

I didn’t agree with many of his political views, but nevertheless with all good will I direct you to this: A letter to Canadians from the Honourable Jack Layton If you, or anyone you know, is battling cancer, you might … Continue reading →

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