Category Archives: Opinion piece

by Seirian Sumner (@Waspwoman), Soapbox Science co-founder . I’ve never really got the hype about Brian Cox…and after a trip to the National Assembly of Wales I now know why: I’m Welsh and I’m a woman! It turns out if … Continue reading →

By Seirian Sumner (@Waspwoman), Senior Lecturer at University of Bristol and Soapbox Science co-founder   An Athena SWAN award is becoming the equality badge of honour for UK university departments and research institutions. It recognises and celebrates good employment practice for women … Continue reading →

By A Woman in Science   I attended an excellent specialist conference today, at which I was also a speaker. All speakers were invited. There were 24 of us. My invitation was somewhat clumsy. The organisers had noticed their first … Continue reading →

Dr Patricia Brekke is a research fellow at the Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London. Her research interests focus on the ecology, evolution and conservation of reintroduced species, particularly, the evolutionary and genetic consequences of reintroduction of wild bird populations. … Continue reading →

Prior to 1929 women were not eligible to sit in the House of Lords, to be elected to County Councils, to be judges or jurors or to work as solicitors. As Evershed MR said in one case, De Souza v … Continue reading →

Soapbox Science posts blogs about women in science. Often, women are uncomfortable with speaking out about the challenges and problems they face in their careers. Speaking out or asking questions about balancing work and family life may signify lack of … Continue reading →

Emma’s scientific career was on steep upward trajectory: her first postdoc position was abroad and resulted in a first author Nature paper, among other high profile publications. She then went on to her dream postdoc position in a prestigious university. … Continue reading →

Bombarded with information on a daily basis, we, the everyday you and me, rarely absorb the reality and depth associated with the series of facts and figures we are confronted with. Over 400 ppm of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, … Continue reading →

First a little thought experiment: without over thinking it, list ten top scientists in your field…now, honestly, what percentage of your list are women? I’ve been trying this experiment out on Twitter and with various people I meet. The results … Continue reading →