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A shortlist of recommendations to promote gender equality in science and stimulate future efforts to level the field.
New evidence suggests that the underrepresentation of women reflects a systemic bias in that marketplace: a failure to give women full credit for collaborative work done with men.
A new study by a congressional watchdog agency finds that female scientists are less likely than men to receive research grants from the U.S. government.
The proportion of male and female students varies widely across different subjects in UK universities.
We can't avoid making snap decisions about other people. Or can we?
At first glance the patriarchy appears to be thriving. Yet there is plenty of cause for concern. Men cluster at the bottom as well as the top.
Whether and how gender affects the selection of reviewers.
If you live in one of the more gender equal countries in Europe, the chances of having high quality of life are about twice as big as for those living in one of the less gender equal counties. Moreover, the chances of depression, divorce, or becoming a victim of violent death are smaller.
A research review on funding and gender produced by the Swedish Secretariat for Gender Research, Gothenburg University.
Technology companies know they have a gender and diversity problem in their work force, and they are finally taking steps to try to fix it.
While colleges often focus on increasing the diversity of their student body, educators say that same emphasis is necessary for hiring professors.
A fresh take on scientific workforce diversity approaching it as a scientific opportunity rather than as an intractable problem.
Huge disparities in parts of the developing world offer important clues about how American men and women perceive the world in higher education today.
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.
The League of European Research Universities calls for leadership on gender equality issues.
The potential benefits and challenges that could arise from the use of quotas as one way to achieve better gender balance in academia.
Study reveals gender bias favoring male applicants over female applicants in the prioritization of their “quality of researcher” evaluations and success rates.
Too many university posts are given to men without proper competition.
A new survey from L’Oreal looks at the public’s perception of female scientists with shocking results. (Particularly if you live in China.)
STEM culture must rein in the pressure to separate professional and personal identities.
Contrary to what some think, the battle against sexism in STEM has not been won, let alone reversed in favor of women.
Microbiologists show it's possible to achieve gender equity in scholarly presentations
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.
Move follows controversy over comment pieces and cover page for Science.
Statistics still show some fields of science remain heavily male-dominated.
Women in university leadership are paid up to 11.4% less than men in equivalent jobs, according to a [10]new study.
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?
ERC President statement on reported comments by ERC Scientific Council member
Of top 200 institutions in the world, only one in seven has a female leader, research shows.
Oxford University has picked its next leader — and for the first time in 785 years, it will be led by a woman: Louise Richardson.
