Women in Science

The most obvious reason why there are so few women in the history of science is that until the second half of the 19th century, they weren't allowed to go to university.

7 exps, 6 experts

Health

Science without borders: Sharing a passion for discovery

Geneviève Almouzni, Director of Research at CNRS and Head of a team at the Institut Curie, discusses why it is vital to share a passion for science.

Geneviève Almouzni

Professor of Molecular Biology

Health

Science without borders: Sharing a passion for discovery

Geneviève Almouzni, Director of Research at CNRS and Head of a team at the Institut Curie, discusses why it is vital to share a passion for science.

Geneviève Almouzni

Professor of Molecular Biology

Economics & Politics

Gender bias in data and technology

Judy Wajcman, Anthony Giddens Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics, talks to us about tackling bias in data and technology.

Judy Wajcman

Anthony Giddens Professor of Sociology

Economics & Politics

Gender bias in data and technology

Judy Wajcman, Anthony Giddens Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics, talks to us about tackling bias in data and technology.

Judy Wajcman

Anthony Giddens Professor of Sociology

Society & Gender

Sex differences, diversity and equality

Although some scientists believe that nurture overrides biologically determined sex differences, the distinction between nature and nurture is not clear.

Irene Miguel-Aliaga

Professor of Genetics and Physiology

Society & Gender

Building public trust in science

Fiona Watt, director of the Centre for Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine at King’s College London, explores gender, diversity and denial in science.

Fiona Watt

EMBO Director

Science

Marie Curie, Rosalind Franklin and women's roles in the history of science

There aren’t many women in the history of science. I think it's crucial to explore the past and examine how those prejudices and obstacles that women faced in the past are still affecting women today.