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Female academics who are keen to advance their careers need to see other women in leadership positions. Social stereotyping prevents that, argues Vanessa Gottifredi. Female academics who are keen to advance their careers need to see other women in leadership positions. Social stereotyping prevents that, argues Vanessa Gottifredi.
Brazilian biologist Fernanda Staniscuaski saw career opportunities diminish after returning from parental leave, prompting her to take action. Brazilian biologist Fernanda Staniscuaski saw career opportunities diminish after returning from parental leave, prompting her to take action.
Already feeling invisible and unappreciated, the election of far-right administrations in Argentina and elsewhere are unsettling for women in science. Already feeling invisible and unappreciated, the election of far-right administrations in Argentina and elsewhere are unsettling for women in science.
Worm-lined pit latrines may take some getting used to, but they are key to delivering Sustainable Development Goal targets, says civil engineer Laure Sione. Worm-lined pit latrines may take some getting used to, but they are key to delivering Sustainable Development Goal targets, says civil engineer Laure Sione.
Two leaders of the University of Melbourne’s affirmative action strategy describe their drive to hire more female colleagues. Two leaders of the University of Melbourne’s affirmative action strategy describe their drive to hire more female colleagues.