International Women’s Day: Dismantling barriers faced by women in STEMM

Abstract: 'Who gets to do research? Equity in STEMM viewed through a funding lens'

On International Women’s Day, Professor Rachel Oliver Professor Rachel Oliver, University of Cambridge, discussed her research revealing the shocking data on research funding inequality. She outlined her recommendations for how we tackle these inequities, calling for greater analysis of diversity in grant funding. Recognising and taking responsibility for addressing the inequities in our current systems has the potential to benefit all scientists, as well as broader society.

The talk was followed by a panel discussion including:
• Professor Funmi Olonisakin - Vice President (International, Engagement and Service)
• Lorraine Kelly - Director of Organisational Development/ Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Priyanka Jorge - President of Womxn in Physics student society
• Meg Illingworth - Co-president of Womxn in STEM student society
• Charlie Leong - President of Women in Computer Science student society

IWD celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.

Video recorded on 08 March 2023.  

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