Gender equity in academia - making it happen

Abstract: Women comprise more than half of science PhD graduates and early career researchers, but less than 20% of senior academics in Australian universities and research institutes. The loss of women scientists is a significant waste of expertise, talent and investment, and negatively impacts on our nation’s scientific productivity. In this lunchtime seminar Professor Jennifer Martin discussed the issues and roadblocks women face, outlined what universities and individuals can do to make change happen, and highlighted the current Academy of Science "Science in Australia Gender Equity" (SAGE) pilot of the UK Athena SWAN gender equity accreditation system.
Image credit: cubistcrystal (detail), by Jenny Martin
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