A podcast discussing inequality and diversity in STEM subjects. Contact us at: [email protected] Listen by following the link below ⬇️
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On sexual harassment allegations made of Boris Johnson’s father, Nadine Dorries said “I don’t believe it happened. It never happened to me. Perhaps there is something wrong with me.”
Let’s unpack why this is so dangerous:
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1) Tweet redo - Freedom of Information data received from UKRI - without typos! In 2019/2020 the UK's Largest funder @UKRI_News awarded £1,684,402,000 to 2715 individuals as Principal Investigators (PIs). Just 25 identified as Black.
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Another bland answer from Michelle Donelan on tackling sexual harassment in HE, repeating what we already know, and what hasn't worked. theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id…
From the article... "Women are more likely to discuss authorship with co-authors at the beginning of the project while men are more likely to do so once a manuscript is ready to submit as well as deciding authorship positions without team consultation." - we reccomend a read!
Global survey of more than 5000 scientists finds that women often feel that they receive less recognition for their work than they deserve ow.ly/ckyJ50G67p9
Want the chance to discuss the film or want to hear more about it? We have collaborated with @uclmaps to hold a discussion about @PictureaSciFilm.
Open to all whether you have watched the film or not.
Mon 8th March, 13:00-14:00 GMT 📽️🍿
Sign-up here! ucl.ac.uk/mathematical-physi…
If you missed the screenings of #PictureAScientist earlier this year, FYI it is now available to watch on @netflix !!
We'll be signing up! Looking forward to the discussion
Colleagues & Students at @ucl. Join us next 12 May on our 3rd @uclmaps Lunch Hour Conversation on tackling racial inequity in HE. We are delighted to have Prof Asmeret Asefaw Berhe sharing her insights on building an antiracist lab @aaberhe @UCLEqualities
ucl.ac.uk/mathematical-physi…
Thank you to everyone who showed up and contributed to the discussion today reflecting on the themes of discrimination, harrassment, and equity raised in @PictureaSciFilm.
#IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge
To tackle gender bias in the sciences, we need collective ownership of the problem. Join us in this discussion facilitated by @UnbalancedSTEM Monday 08 March from 13:00-14:00 GMT. Everyone interested in understanding this problem is welcome to attend. See link 👇🏽 @UCLEqualities
Thanks to all participants for being respectful, and thanks to @uclmaps and @AlexOlayaCastro for collaborating to create space to discuss these critical topics.
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"A ton of feathers is still a ton"
"... he brings a lot of money to the department".
@PictureaSciFilm #PictureaScientist. @UnbalancedSTEM @UCLChemEng
Not what I pictured about the film. So deeply hited!
If you have watched the film this weekend, consider contributing to the poll over on #AcademicChatter
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Weekend plans sorted #PictureAScientist
We are super excited to invite you all to a *free* virtual screening of the brilliant new documentary 'Picture a Scientist' hosted by @UnbalancedSTEM this weekend! All welcome!
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Woke early so watched #PictureaScientist. What a sobering and brilliantly told story story of sexual harassment within STEM - but ultimately heartening because things are slowly changing. Congrats @PictureaSciFilm
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Just watched the documentary #PictureAScientist. Infuriating, emboldening and extremely candid, if you get the opportunity to watch, I would HIGHLY recommend
Thanks to everyone who registered to watch the @PictureaSciFilm and thank you to @uclchemeng for helping us make this happen. We have had a phenomenal number of registrations (over 400!), so thank you to all who helped spread the word, showed up and contributed 💛
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"A ton of feathers is still a ton"
Thanks a lot @UCLChemEng for screening an incredible film "Picture a scientist" @PictureaSciFilm!
@UnbalancedSTEM
#pictureascientist #worthwatching
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Wow #PictureAScientist is so powerful and inspiring. A must-watch documentary for anyone working on gender equality in academia. Thanks @UnbalancedSTEM for making this virtual viewing happen!