Cambridge Chemistry Gender Equality Network

We are a group of staff and students in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge who are passionate about progressing gender equality in STEM

[Athene Donald @AtheneDonald]

A female scientist whose name should be better known: Eunice Foote, who early on recognized the potential dangers of climate change due to carbon dioxide #womeninstem https://t.co/fAzrDfQKn4

[chemlibrarian NO LONGER ON X @chemlibcam]

The novelty of a new term is wearing off and the nights are getting longer: this can be a difficult time of year for some of us. If you feel you're struggling, remember that Cambridge Student Support provides tailored support for a variety of issues: https://t.co/xON5yyolfD

[Sydney Hitchcock @SydHitch]

I'm conducting research on student behaviour in situations of sexual misconduct at UK universities.

I’m seeking university students in the UK for an anonymous survey.

Please share with any uni students you know: https://t.co/whEUfK1kVt

#bystander #criminology #sexualmisconduct

[Chemistry World @ChemistryWorld]

Ruth Webster's group's approach to iron catalysis is to use simple, ligated systems. They try to avoid the use of phosphine ligands, instead opting for ligands that are inexpensive, scalable and flexible in terms of steric and electronic tuning.
https://t.co/7B1yxf7eeG #ad

[Mothers in Science @mothersinsci]

📣FREE #SciMomChat event! Are you and your partner both in academia? Join us on Oct 15 to explore strategies for navigating the 'two-body problem' and balancing careers in STEMM. https://t.co/6zqtfV83jn
#WomenInSTEM @Momademia @postdocparents @AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter

[Mind @MindCharity]

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍 Take that first step to getting help.

Save and share this post and help us make sure there’s no mind left behind.

You could also try 👇

@PAPYRUS_Charity Hopeline: 0800 068 4141

Text SHOUT 85258 @GiveUsAShout

@samaritans @theCALMzone @TheMixUK

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

It's World Mental Health Day! 🌍💜

It’s a day to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters.

We all deserve good mental health. 💜

[Mothers in Science @mothersinsci]

Meet our first #SciMomChat speakers: Lisa & Edwin Ostrin. A/Prof in Optometry and a physician-scientist specializing in lung cancer, they balance dual academic careers while raising a family. Learn how they make it work! Register https://t.co/whZrxnE0lx
@LisaOstrin @phlegmMDPhD

[WiNUK: Women in Neuroscience UK 🧠 @WomeninNeuroUK]

Despite growing movements toward #equality, women face barriers in society and neuroscience spaces. From skewed representation to unequal pay, we aim to expose injustices facing women in neuroscience and call for action towards a fairer, more inclusive future!

🧵1/2

[chemlibrarian NO LONGER ON X @chemlibcam]

A very warm welcome to the Chem Lib for our returning users and new starters this Michaelmas '24!

This week is all about Wellbeing at @ChemCambridge, tying in with #WorldMentalHealthDay (Oct 10th). Check out our display to find out how the library supports Wellbeing!

[Chemistry World @ChemistryWorld]

From 1901, when the first Nobel laureates were selected, until 2016, only 48 of the 870 winners were women. How can such a lack of balance be addressed?
https://t.co/MW4qS2qGy2 #NobelPrize

[Mothers in Science @mothersinsci]

Are you and your partner navigating dual careers in academia? Join our next #SciMomChat on Oct 15, where we’ll discuss the challenges of dual-academic couples in #STEMM & explore practical solutions. Don’t miss it! Register for FREE 👇 https://t.co/A4DrEwzQsQ
@AcademicChatter

[Dr Stephen Hendry CChem MRSC @DrStephenHendry]

The @RoySocChem Disability-Inclusive Laboratories in the Chemical Sciences Survey is LIVE 🥳

https://t.co/tA8XEyl9Rj

Fill in the case studies form, which aims to collect examples of solutions and innovation enabling disabled chemists to access labs

https://t.co/qigsPBY6VR

[Cambridge University Library @theUL]

Want to improve your research skills? We offer a variety of workshops for Cambridge University researchers, covering everything from finding information and managing data to publishing and sharing your research.

https://t.co/K8bPDVaLCC

#CambridgeUniversityLibraries

[Mothers in Science @mothersinsci]

We’re hosting an event on dual-academic couples on October 15th. If you are in a dual-academic couple, what is the biggest challenge you have faced in your career?
#womeninstem #stemm
@Momademia @AWISNational @MothersPipeline @AcademicParents @postdocparents @womenineng

[Royal Society of Chemistry @RoySocChem]

Are you neurodivergent? Or would you like to learn how to support neurodivergent colleagues?

Check out our new web page with insights and resources and learn how a neuroinclusive workplace can benefit everyone. https://t.co/IOBtPumLhN

[WiNUK: Women in Neuroscience UK 🧠 @WomeninNeuroUK]

📣 Mark your calendars! 📆 On October 7th, we’re exploring the intersection of psychedelics and neuroscience in a virtual event you don’t want to miss 💻
Save the date and join us from 6-7 pm (BST) 🕞
Stay tuned for more updates on our speakers 👀

🧵1/2

[Gea Cereghetti @GeaCereghetti]

❗️pH matters❗️
Excited to share that my first co-corresponding author paper is out in @Dev_Cell!
🔬We've uncovered an evolutionarily conserved mechanism regulating amyloid formation and disassembly via pH-sensing regions in yeast & humans. Check it out😊
https://t.co/2rVF784ai1

[Dr Stephen Hendry CChem MRSC @DrStephenHendry]

Happy #PrideMonth2024

The @RoySocChem LGBT+ toolkit provides the tools for everyone to take part in positive change👉https://t.co/N4Ff7Chk80

Impartial support for anyone affected or concerned by bullying or harassing behaviour in the chemical sciences👉https://t.co/1gNgUenfQk

[chemlibrarian NO LONGER ON X @chemlibcam]

Grants up to £25,000 available for CU research staff/PhD students pursuing innovative applications of AI in research or real-world contexts. Interested? Check out the Q&A session at the West Hub tomorrow, Weds June 5th, 15:00-16:00. No sign up required.