Diversity in Science? - PAUL WALTON, UNIVERSITY OF YORK

Wednesday 11 Oct 2017, 15:15 → 16:15 Europe/Stockholm

Astronomy House

Open Seminar: Astronomy House, Lundmark Lecture Hall, 11 October at 15:15 ABOUT RESISTANCES, WHY THEY ARISE AND WHAT CAN BE DONE Experiences from the Athena SWAN Gold Award-winning Chemistry Department at York University. · Progression of women in academia is significantly hindered when compared to men. · Applies to nearly all scientific organisations, across every country and across time. · A universal truth that represents an enormous loss of talent, which we can’t afford. · Progress in understanding the factors behind this phenomenon. · New schemes designed to address the lack of women in senior scientific positions. · Resistances reveal why difference in the progression rates of men and women in science are so big. Paul is an internationally recognized advocate for gender equality and has extensive experience in discussing these issues in an interesting way with a humorous touch. Warmly welcome and join us for dinner afterwards if you please (at own expense)! Register for dinner to: ragnhild.moller@science.lu.se