Stuck in the lab: why gender bias lingers in research
Women make up half the global population, so why are they so underrepresented in research?
Category: Opinion
“Should I stay or should I go?”
Julia Salafranca questions the current dynamics in academia regarding work-life balance.
HKPF, you’ve got some nerve: Exploring the long-term effects of tear gas exposure
The Hong Kong Police Force have bombarded citizens with cheaply-made Chinese tear gas for the last year, what physical effects will this have on its citizens? Megan Clapperton investigates the ingenious ways protesters protect themselves from tear gas exposure.
Experiencing the UCU strikes at an English university
Scottish postgraduate Fiona Scott reflects on trying to complete her PhD amidst UCU protests at the University of Sussex
PhD mental health: From awareness to action
With nearly 1 in 2 postgraduate students experiencing mental health issues during their PhD, Zoë Ayres challenges universities to actively address the rising postgraduate mental health problem.
Science needs girls to change the world
Physics student Megan Clapperton interviews female friends and colleagues about their attitudes to STEM subjects, and reflects on her own experience growing up.
Reform the Extractive Nature of Scientific Practice
Researchers must be accountable to the public that provide their funding. Danko Antolovic proposes steps to improve that accountability.
Let’s Hear it for the Women of Science
Kirstin Leslie explores a brief history of female scientists and how inspiring women are helping to shift perceptions.
