Articles - Science, innovation

Gate-keeping and Gender Challenge in Science

The gate-keeping of research funding in Europe involves, to a large extent, middle-aged male academics. Women are under-represented among gate-keepers and hence among those having leading positions in science and science policy

30/05/2012 | Science, innovation

Science and prejudice

How to break the vicious circle of gender stereotypes in scientific research

13/03/2012 | Science, innovation

We Need a Gendered Innovation

Gender inequalities have influenced science, medicine, and engineering. But gender bias in research limits the potential benefit of science and technology to society

01/03/2012 | Science, innovation

Female Researchers don't have Leisure Time

Women who are highly educated, who are pursuing a career, who are very dedicated to their jobs and are highly ambitious have less time for themselves

01/03/2012 | Science, innovation

Gender and biomedicine

How incorporating sex and gender aspects in biomedical and health research will lead to a better health care

01/03/2012 | Science, innovation

The gender pay gap in research

Science and research are still characterised by vertical and horizontal gender segregation

01/03/2012 | Science, innovation

Women in Science, Engineering and Technology: the “Field Status” Paradox

What can we do to be able to name more female scientists in the next hundred years

01/03/2012 | Science, innovation