Athene Donald
@AtheneDonald
Retired Physics prof & Master @ChurchillCol. Interests: policy for science, education, skills & interdisciplinary science; all comments personal. She/her
And …..it’s PUBLICATION DAY! My book should be in all good bookshops today….My copy already looking well-thumbed
I think it is time to relocate fully, after a period of using this and another site. My name is easy enough to find over on the site with the butterfly if you want to keep on following me
What would be the main gains for society in having more equal representation of gender (and diversity in general) across #STEM careers? Don't miss our event this week with @AtheneDonald 🗓️Thurs 14 Nov, 7pm 📍@FriendsMtgHouse Manchester BOOK: bit.ly/3Yr3hwV
What's wrong with valuing brilliance over everything else in our labs? occamstypewriter.org/athenedonald/2…
Does the concept of brilliance (however defined) feed into a toxic work environment, excluding innovative people? occamstypewriter.org/athenedonald/2…
What do we lose when we value brilliance so highly? I would argue a lot of potentially talented people but we can gain an unpleasant work environment occamstypewriter.org/athenedonald/2…
Highly recommended! Look out for it in the spring
Introducing Your Life is Manufactured. From @tim_minshall, the award-winning and internationally-renowned expert, comes an illuminating romp through the world of manufacturing and its transformational influence on our lives - and the world around us. linktr.ee/yourlifeismanu…
🌟Next week, we're delighted to be welcoming pioneering physicist @AtheneDonald to Manchester 👉Read our interview with Dame Athene: bit.ly/4egxpQj 👉Find out more about the event: bit.ly/3Yr3hwV @sim_manchester @McrSciFest #genderequality #STEM
Another female scientist whose work got forgotten: Eunice Foote who early on recognized the potential dangers of climate change due to carbon dioxide #womeninstem occamstypewriter.org/athenedonald/2…
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 occamstypewriter.org/athenedonald/2…
Another female scientist whose work got overlooked: Eunice Foote who early on recognized the potential dangers of climate change due to carbon dioxide #womeninstem occamstypewriter.org/athenedonald/2…
Great to speak to @dianajbeech, @AtheneDonald, David Bell and David Willetts for this story on scientists in government.
Does Whitehall need more scientists? As scientists are urged to join government, insiders debate the science and politics “cultural divide” researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-pol…
A life worth living, then and now and lessons for us all: Mary Wollstonecraft's Wisdom occamstypewriter.org/athenedonald/2…
As I ponder retirement, I also reflect on Mary Wollstonecraft's life and her accomplishments occamstypewriter.org/athenedonald/2…
The authority gap and the problems women in leadership positions still face 'Too many women excel at their jobs but are ignored for top roles' FT (£) ft.com/content/729d1a…
Excited to be taking on role chairing @educationgovuk’s new Scientific Advisory Council. Full details here here gov.uk/government/new…
Delighted to be invited to lead this new committee, so important for our children’s education and opportunity for all
🔬📚 @educationgovuk launches Science Advisory Council! Top experts to tackle SEND, mental health, online safety, sustainability & AI in education. Prof Dame @AtheneDonald chairs. Evidence-based policies for better outcomes ahead! Read Here: fenews.co.uk/fe-voices/can-…
Looking forward to talking in Manchester soon!
Multi-award-winning scientist and committed campaigner @AtheneDonald is coming to Manchester next month! 🗓️ Thu 14 Nov, 7pm 📍@FriendsMtgHouse BOOK: bit.ly/3Yr3hwV @sim_manchester @McrSciFest @GM_Science_LP #womeninSTEM
Will simplifying the REF to a single metric solve its problems? I fear not..and here's why occamstypewriter.org/athenedonald/2…
Can one simplify the REF? Some people try to say so but (like @jameswilsdon) I am far from convinced and here's my argument occamstypewriter.org/athenedonald/2…
I am looking forward to hearing @AtheneDonald speak tomorrow in Sheffield. #steminist