The World needs Science, and Science needs women

The World needs Science, and Science needs women

Written by Tanya Hutter      Posted 18 Feb 2020 We all know L’Oréal as a large international cosmetics company with the famous slogan ‘Because you’re worth it’. Well, they definitely believe we do! Because L’Oréal has been supporting women scientists for...
Funding for female-led innovation

Funding for female-led innovation

Written by Tanya Hutter      Posted 14 Feb 2020 Because only 14% of applicants to Innovate UK funding competitions were women, Innovate UK launched Women in Innovation awards in May 2016. Winners receive £50,000 and a tailored business support package. As a result,...
Is it about the ‘looks’?

Is it about the ‘looks’?

Written by Tanya Hutter      Posted 30 Dec 2019 ‘Even though I was almost 50, I still “looked” too young to be a university president.’  This is something some of us can relate too – can we really ‘look the part’ when we...
Status of Women in Higher Education

Status of Women in Higher Education

Written by Tanya Hutter      Posted 29 Dec 2019 PIPELINES, PATHWAYS, and INSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP  is an infographic report on the status of women in higher education. It was initially published in 2009 and then updated in 2017. It is interesting to note that there...