…, things are looking better than the past decade. And I believe one way to make more women take up positions in science is to show there are more women like them out there. Also, actively encouraging female children to pursue a career in science and helping male children realise they will have more female colleagues and counterparts in future workplaces will help them grow up into their roles where they can support and help each other. Is there an…
…still fewer women than men in senior roles and fewer women appointed to boards and in positions of power relating to policymaking for example. Having a diversity of decision makers is extremely important for achieving outcomes that represent the perspectives and experiences of the wider public….
…teresting role. I’m fortunate that the current school and faculty management at Kingston are very supportive of my career in general and my research aims. Why is it important to empower women in science? In order to make advancements in science, it’s important that we optimise the resources we have to undertake the work. Encouraging everyone to participate in science if they are interested is a good way to do this. …
University Alliance welcomes the opportunity to make a high-level submission to the Office for Students’ 2022-25 strategy consultation. Alliance universities are deeply committed to providing a high-quality experience for students, and we are supportive of the principles-based and risk-led approach to regulation outlined in the draft strategy. However, as a mission group of universities, we have concerns about the following three areas: Regulator…
…en working with NASA to refine their atmospheric model, which is needed to make weather and climate predictions. As a United States Government agency, their research is used to influence policy decisions, and is one of several agencies in the US that undertake climate modelling. Although it is beneficial to use the same numerical methods in both, it is not always possible in practice. For example, the use of non-linear limiters for weather and cli…
…lean energy. FLEXIS is contributing academic expertise to Neath Port Talbot Borough Council’s roadmap for a low carbon smart future. The scope of the demonstration area makes it the largest multi-vector demonstration region in the UK. For further information go the FLEXIS website….
…e they desperately needed: skills in analogue electronic design, electromagnetic shielding techniques and electronic noise limitation. New mini, energy-efficient thermometer Together they produced a new mini thermometer that was able not only to tackle issues such as accurately measuring toffee at high cooking temperatures, but also was very low in energy use compared to other products on the market. The thermometer is very small, works using infr…
…blems which they argue are inherent in the recommendations, and which will make implementation incredibly challenging. These include: A lack of meaningful collaboration and engagement with the sector in order to build trust and understanding of the true complexities and nuances involved in delivering teacher training thereby bringing the key agents of change on this important journey collectively to evolve teacher training together. An absence of…
…a more predictable and initially repetitive form of communication to help make social interaction simpler and more comfortable for children with autism and communication difficulties. Kaspar is designed to be an educational companion to help improve the lives of children with autism and other communication difficulties and supports parents and teachers in helping children overcome the challenges they face in communicating and socialising with oth…
…erson with Down syndrome. This would allow for more independent living and make activities of daily living much easier to accomplish.” The brain training program BrainHQ, made by Posit Science, is being used for the cognitive exercise aspect of the study. Dr Henry Mahncke, CEO of Posit Science, said: “To adapt BrainHQ for use in this study, we hand-selected the right set of exercises to ensure we are precisely targeting core cognitive abilities,…
