Women in Science: Bethany Elora Higgins
Dr. Bethany Elora Higgins, Research Fellow at University College London, City, University of London and Anglia Ruskin University, speaks about her scientific career.
WOMEN IN SCIENCE: Elisama Vieira
On this day, 8 March 2023, as we celebrate the International Women’s Day, let’s focus on a womand scientist profile
Drugs companies must address ‘marginalization’ of women
Drugs companies must make fundamental changes to their core business to address R&D gaps and access to existing medicines for women’s sexual/reproductive health in poor countries, global health equity advocates urge.
WOMEN IN SCIENCE: Josiane Dantas Viana Barbosa
The renowned Brazilian scientist focuses her research on the development of bioprinting and electrospinning that serve as the basis for transporting drugs and cells in the treatment of various illnesses.
Tackling climate change difficult without involving women
The representation of women and young people in climate change negotiations has been in the spotlight for decades, as evidence continues to show they are most vulnerable to climate impacts.
SCGES Webinar:”(In-)visibility of women in science: historical perspectives”
Today the visibility of women in science is far from matching the numbers of women actually engaged in scientific work. This situation is the outcome of a long history: there were indeed women engaged in science in the past, and despite their historical invisibility, historians of science have developed strategies to make them visible. Moreover,…
‘Only 20% of climate change studies written by women’
Despite progress on gender representation in science and research, disparities still exist. Women author fewer of the papers that are published in journals than men, according to the findings by the scientific publisher Elsevier.
7 women parliamentarians leading climate change war
Research has shown that female political leadership directs countries to adopt more robust climate change policies.
“Quotas for women in science: Are they an effective step towards equality and/or equity?“
The Standing Committee for Gender Equality in Science (SCGES) and the International Union on Biological Sciences (IUBS) are organizing a webinar on “Quotas for women in science: Are they an effective step towards equality and/or equity?”. The speakers will present policies implemented in different parts of the world, the presentations will be followed by questions from…
