“Responsible Research” lecture series To help raise the profile of the gender equality discussion at CeMM , we invited gender expert Anna Beninger from Catalyst Inc., USA , to present to the whole institute as part of the CeMM “Responsible Research” lecture series. anna_beninger_presents_at_cemm.jpg Her talk, entitled “ Why Diversity Matters: A Win-Win for Institutions and Individuals ”, was very ...

One of the biggest challenges in recruitment is to overcome unconscious biases. This handbook compiles a series of recommendations for a more fair, objective, and transparent recruitment process for senior leadership positions in science research institutes. Diversity is a key feature of a modern and successful workplace. It allows access to a larger talent pool, increases the number of ...

libra_cake_bi.jpg Gender Equality - Why the whole is greater than the sum of its parts On 8th March 2017 the Babraham Institute hosted the International Women’s Day 2017 Symposium “Gender Equality: Why the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” . The event focused on how advancements in gender equality benefit everyone and why men are critical to drive change. david.png.jpg One of the ...

This month, two postdocs initiated a peer-support group at BRIC . The concept of the goup is based on the famous LEAN IN platform specifically developed to promote gender equality at leadership positions. The current 20 participants are divided into two support circles, including researchers at different levels of their career (PhD students, postdocs, assistant professors, staff scientists), from ...