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
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
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
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
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.
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Save and share this post and help us make sure there’s no mind left behind.
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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. 💜
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
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!
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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!
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?
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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
The @RoySocChem Disability-Inclusive Laboratories in the Chemical Sciences Survey is LIVE 🥳
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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
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.
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#CambridgeUniversityLibraries
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
📣 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 👀
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❗️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
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
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.