Should I Give My Child A Smartphone? Some Pros and Cons
In this age of technology, many of us consider buying our young children smartphones. There are many pros and cons when it comes to doing […]
Career development
Should I Take My Dog on Vacation with Me?
Traveling with your dog is easier than ever before. It’s not hard to make sure you can find pet-friendly accommodations before you leave. There are […]
How Can I Look More Professional at the Office?
Looking professional is not only critical to your success in the office but also impacts your productivity and self-confidence. Every woman wants to put their […]
Top 5 Perks of Traveling for Business
As a working mom, it can be difficult to leave your children behind while you travel for work. On the one hand, you get some […]
How My Science Mum Inspired Me to Start My Own Business at 16
My name is Honi Pein, and my mum is a Mum in Science. Through her varied career working in many scientific fields, including research and […]
Six Organizations Dedicated to Inspiring Generation Z
The children of Generation Z have grown up in a world of rapid change, but their basic needs are the same as the young people […]
Wanted: scientists in Cambridge- talent crunch hits the UK
Jobs in sectors like Science and Healthcare could be sitting open on the jobs market for months as the UK talent crunch increases and employers […]
The Gender Gap Affects STEM Career Compensation
STEM careers, also known as careers involving Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, are some of the best paying jobs available. Better yet, a Bachelor’s degree […]
Women are weaker, smaller and less intelligent”?!?
A member of the EU Parliament just said that women are “weaker, smaller and less intelligent” after comparing migrants to “excrements” and making a Nazi […]
Alarming gender gap in school science sets women up to fail
Only 14% of young women who enter university chose science-related fields. This is one of the headline findings of a new report from the Organisation […]
Do women need to act like men to be successful managers?
Women who take on leadership roles should resist the urge to adopt ‘masculine’ traits such as aggression to get results. They should use emotional intelligence instead, says psychologist […]
How to stop the sexual harassment of women in science: reboot the system
Zuleyka Zevallos, Swinburne University of Technology The culture in astronomy, and in science more broadly, needs a major reboot following revelations early this year of […]
Recruitment still has discrimination
The results of the Attitudes to employability and talent report, show an enourmous disparity between perceptions of what makes a person employable s and the number of […]
Women Leaders Inspiring Confidence in the Workplace
A new study* shows 31% of women saying they feel more confident speaking their mind at work. This is a direct result of the rise of notable women leaders […]
New Career Relaunch Podcast Helps You Figure Out Your Next Career Move
Many people find themselves in a job they don’t enjoy, don’t find challenging, or simply don’t find rewarding. In fact, a recent Gallup poll revealed […]
Diversity consultancy responds to research suggesting that tattoos are a barrier to employment
HR Diversity Consultancy, The Clear Company, has responded to research commissioned by Acas from academics at King’s College, London, which suggests that tattoos are still […]
JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR SCIENCE RETURNER – Daphne Jackson 3 year Fellowship at Babraham Institute, Cambridge
Applications are invited for a three year Daphne Jackson Fellowship that will be hosted by the Babraham Institute, Cambridge. The Fellowship is intended for individuals […]
Despite concerted effort, barriers to women in science remain
Jennifer Ann Thomson, University of Cape Town Gender equity has not been achieved at tertiary institutions in southern Africa. That is why initiatives to increase […]
How men and women can help reduce gender bias in the workplace
Emma Johnston, UNSW Australia I am a professor and a newly minted pro vice chancellor and I have spent my entire research and working life […]
BIOCHEMICAL SOCIETY AWARDS 2018
In 2018 the Biochemical Society will recognize established researchers as well as scientists in the early stages of their career. The Society is delighted to […]