During the summer months, it’s important to be vigilant when it comes to staying safe in the summer sun, particularly if you have young children as those who are the most vulnerable to the summer heat and sun are the elderly and small children. It only takes a few serious sunburns for a child to [...]
Euroscicon are pleased to announce that The 2013 Pregnancy Summit will take place from the 16th – 18th October at The 02, South East London.
Science Communications Manager – SCI00307 London-London – Angel Head Office Part Time 21 hours per week Circa £31,000 – £36,700 pro rata p.a. inclusive Closing date – 8th May 2013 Are you a passionate and creative science communicator? At Cancer Research UK, we are a collective force, leading pioneering life saving research in the [...]
The complexity of TB diagnosis: Can chemistry contribute? Friday the 21st of June 2013 Bangor University School of Chemistry The Orton Lecture Theatre Bangor University LL57 2UW Supported by the Chemistry Biology Interface Division of the Royal Society of Chemistry This workshop is aimed to highlight the novel research that is taking [...]
The Science and Technology Studies department at UCL is delighted to announce a new Lectureship in Science Communication. The field of specialisation within science communication is open, but we have a strong preference for the convergence of two types of expertise. First, (1) science communication and public engagement in the sphere of science writing, and [...]
Therapeutic Tolerance Workshop 26-28 June 2013 In June 2013 we will host the third international workshop on Clinical Therapeutic Tolerance. The first, in June 2005 was entitled ‘Therapeutic Tolerance: Myth or Reality?’ In 2009 we entitled our workshop ‘Therapeutic Tolerance: Closer to Reality?’ For 2013 we have put together a further exciting programme, when we [...]
Sagent Engineering Recruitment Joins the Global Marathon for Women in Engineering and Technology March 6th to 8th, 2013 During March 6th – 8th, 2013, the Global Marathon becomes a place for connecting women in engineering and technology who “meet” via live Internet chats, telephone conversations, webcasts and live events. The Marathon provides a platform [...]
Tuesday 5 March 2013 5.00 pm (followed by reception at 6.00 pm) Speaker: Professor Susan Lea, (Professor of Chemical Pathology & Co-Director of the James Martin Vaccine Design Institute Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, Oxford). Venue: Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PWFree. All Welcome. Organisers: Oxford AWiSE (Assoc. [...]
‘Do you know the challenge your immune system has to overcome during pregnancy? Do you want to know how your baby is under constant threat from your immune system? Do you want to find out how truly amazing your immune system really is? Then look no further! This short book begins by explaining the problem [...]
Geek Girl Meetup is holding its first ever University showcase un-conference at Oxford University on February 17th, between 13.00 and 18.00 at the Founders Room in the Said Business School. The afternoon will revolve around empowering more female students that are interested in technology and entrepreneurship. There will be 8 distinguished female entrepreneurs and technologists [...]
It�s true that education is like a building block for a child�s future. All parents dream for a better career for their child�s life. Everybody wants their child to be doctor, engineer and wants to see them in high posts. In this cut throat competition children get pressurize with their activities to the extent that [...]
Mums in Science reader Rachel Higgins details how shifts in educational demographics in the U.S. and across Europe have made it easier for women in all stages of life to gain access to university learning, particularly in the maths and sciences. Ms. Higgins writes around the web about such things as how to find an [...]
Mobile phones managed to mostly kick their classroom stigma once the iPhone, Android, Blackberry, and other PDA-cellular hybrids (also known as “smartphones,” but you knew that already) popped onto the scene. Thanks to the veritable Library of Alexandria of apps available on the respective markets, life can run that much smoother for professionals of all [...]
Part Time (Post is 29 hours per week until end July 2013 reducing to 21.75 hours per week until March 2015) Closing Date: 24/09/2012 Salary: £19, 411 – £ 23, 121 pro rata We are seeking someone to join the team at the Scottish Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology within Edinburgh [...]
With merit pay for teachers surging through political debates these days, detractors to the whole system might prefer keeping alternative methods of making sure teachers receive adequate compensation in mind. Some schools, cities, and states — even enterprising individuals — believe these strategies will address the issues associated with both the current system and the [...]
There are so many women working in STEM fields right now who are living role models and can be superheroes for young girls today, if only they knew of their existence
Everyone wants to make a difference, but with time and financial constraints its hard to know where to start. Now you can help just by shopping. Buy shopping using the TOMS One for One campaign every time you buy a pair of shoes, a child in a country such as Argentina, Peru, Ethiopia or Uganda. When you [...]
When we think of scales we usually think of kitchen or bathroom scales, but there are many different businesses and industries who could need a scales. The veterinary clinics usually have a floor scale as a standard feature to weigh the animals. It is easy for the pet to step onto it and be weighed [...]
Flourish Solutions are developing a leadership and networking programme for women in business with the aim of companies retaining more women and more of them wanting to be promoted into the senior executive positions. They would like to hear about your experiences of what is working and what is not. What are the barriers to more women staying [...]
Isn’t balancing work and life tough? I mean really! Even if you feel like you have the greatest balanced life possible – sometimes it just gets to be too much. You know what I mean? Let’s break this down: there are 24 hours in a day. 7 days in a week. That’s 168 hours per [...]
