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Why do more U.S. women study abroad than men?
Huge disparities in parts of the developing world offer important clues about how American men and women perceive the world in higher education today.
Advancing postdoc women guidebook
You may not have the time or interest to read the guidebook’s full 85 pages, but it’s a great compilation of resources that can be a valuable compass as you navigate the sometimes turbulent waters of a postdoctoral fellowship.
Equality: we are definitely not there yet
The League of European Research Universities calls for leadership on gender equality issues.
Quotas: an analysis of options for their use
The potential benefits and challenges that could arise from the use of quotas as one way to achieve better gender balance in academia.
Gender contributes to personal research funding success in The Netherlands
Study reveals gender bias favoring male applicants over female applicants in the prioritization of their “quality of researcher” evaluations and success rates.
Make academic job advertisements fair to all
Too many university posts are given to men without proper competition.
67% of Europeans don't believe women have the skills to be scientists
A new survey from L’Oreal looks at the public’s perception of female scientists with shocking results. (Particularly if you live in China.)
Why Is Science So Straight?
STEM culture must rein in the pressure to separate professional and personal identities.
Let's face it: gender bias in academia is for real
Contrary to what some think, the battle against sexism in STEM has not been won, let alone reversed in favor of women.
Ending all-male panels
Microbiologists show it's possible to achieve gender equity in scholarly presentations
She Figures 2015 - Preliminary Results
This leaflet presents some initial results of the She Figures 2015 data collection. It provides data on the proportions of women and men amongst top level graduates and researchers.
Academics draft letter complaining of 'stereotypes' in AAAS publications
Move follows controversy over comment pieces and cover page for Science.
Science: it's a man's world?
Statistics still show some fields of science remain heavily male-dominated.
Pay gap persists for female university leaders
Women in university leadership are paid up to 11.4% less than men in equivalent jobs, according to a [10]new study.
Wondering if I'm the next Tim Hunt
Would we worry a little more about academic freedom—about his right to hold an unpopular view and still be a member of the academic community?
Bourguignon's statement on Hunt's comments
ERC President statement on reported comments by ERC Scientific Council member
The tip-top club: home to 173 men and just 28 women
Of top 200 institutions in the world, only one in seven has a female leader, research shows.
A woman will lead Oxford University for the first time in its 785-year history
Oxford University has picked its next leader — and for the first time in 785 years, it will be led by a woman: Louise Richardson.
How we can break free from sexism in science
In academia, strong hierarchies and nepotism compound problems associated with biases.
Sexist peer review elicits furious Twitter response
A peer reviewer's suggestion that two female researchers find "one or two male biologists" to co-author and help them strengthen a manuscript they had written and submitted to a journal has unleashed an avalanche of disbelief and disgust on Twitter today.
Leading scientists favour women in tenure-track hiring test
US science and engineering professors preferred female job candidates by two to one.
Valley of the dudes
Tech firms can banish sexism without sacrificing the culture that made them successful.
UCU calls for wage audits as gender pay gap endures
THE analysis reveals progress in closing gap, but female academics still earn nearly £6K less than men.
A better future for everyone
Things are improving for women working in most STEM-based fields, although there are some notable exceptions.
Women in science
This data tool illustrates the extent to which the scientific community is losing a talented workforce.
Split on fellowship scheme 'unacceptable'
The Royal Society has not been able to find any reason why so few women were successful in securing awards from one of its fellowship schemes in 2014
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