Prof Mags Watson

📚 World Book Day 2026

Women in academia are less likely to be published, cited, funded or promoted.

That’s the backdrop to Women in Academia: Achieving Our Potential (shorturl.at/t8aeD).

Including the insights of 25 international scholars, it offers support to women in navigating academia.

Michael Marmot: Labour has reneged on its child poverty promises Lifting the two child benefit cap is an important step but will still leave 4.15 million children in poverty, Marmot tells Elisabeth Mahase Michael Marmot, the UK’s leading expert on health equity, ...

"About a third of children are now growing up in poverty."

Michael Marmot, the UK’s leading expert on health equity, urges Prime Minister Keir Starmer to take bold action to tackle child poverty in this interview with The BMJ
https://bit.ly/40rQ5Ip

Women in Academia: Achieving Our Potential offers practical strategies to support women’s careers in academia - and I deliver workshops to help universities turn these insights into action.

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Senior leaders often face isolation. Expected to have answers, steady, decisive - but where can they reflect or question?

Executive coaching provides the space to:
- Challenge assumptions
- Work through complexity
- Develop yourself
- Regain perspective

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Leadership can feel isolating. Even the strongest leaders need a safe space to think, reflect, and grow.

Executive coaching gives you:
Clarity
Perspective
Confidence
A confidential space without judgement

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📧 mags@watsonresearchandtraining.co.uk

Summary slide from conference re future direction for digital in healthcare

Brilliant overview from Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak at the Digital Health & Care Scotland conference

🔬 Feb 11 marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

Women in Academia: Achieving Our Potential offers practical, evidence-based guidance for women navigating academic and scientific careers - and for organisations committed to change.

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Women in Academia This book explores the reasons why women in academia earn less, are less likely to be published, cited, funded or promoted compared with male colleagues.

🎁 Looking for a meaningful gift? Women in Academia: Achieving Our Potential is perfect for #InternationalBookGivingDay (14 Feb), #RandomActsOfKindnessDay (17 Feb) & #WorldBookDay (5 Mar)!
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🎤 Thinking about professional development in 2026? Invite Prof Mags Watson to speak at your next event, workshop or seminar!

📌 24 Jan – International Day of Education
📌 11 Feb – International Day of Women & Girls in Science
📌 3 Mar – International Women’s Day

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🎤 Thinking about professional development in 2026? Invite Prof Mags Watson to speak at your next event, workshop or seminar!

📌 24 Jan International Day of Education
📌 11 Feb International Day of Women & Girls in Science
📌 3 Mar – International Women’s Day

🌐www.watsonresearchandtraining.co.uk

📘 Women in Academia: Achieving Our Potential is an essential read for women shaping careers in higher education.

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We run workshops based on the book’s insights for teams & institutions.

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Packet of biscuits lying on table beside info card from Samaritans with their contact details

Apparently today is “Blue Monday” so we have Samaritans representatives on our @Scotrail train, dispensing biscuits, information and good cheer to the early morning travellers. Promoting awareness re #mentalhealth and their availability to support. A good initiative:thank you for all your efforts. 🙏🏻

My most favourite place in Istanbul. Great image: thank you for sharing.

The International Swan Census takes place this weekend, 17-18 January. If you record any Bewick's or Whooper Swans in BirdTrack, we would greatly appreciate if you could add details on the number of adults and juveniles, habitat and location pinpoint #ukbirding

Whooper Swans by Sarah Kelman / BTO

✨ New year, new you? Coaching & mentoring at Watson Research and Training supports academics and professionals at any stage of their journey. Led by Prof Mags Watson - author, speaker and academic.
💬 Free initial consultation
📅 New client slots available
✉️ mags@watsonresearchandtraining.co.uk

It was indeed

Red Arrows get first woman leader. Wow! There’s probably lots of puns re glass ceilings etc but it has been a long day. Another first. Well done Wing Cdr Sasha Nash 🎉

View from a train looking across dark land to open sea with orange pale blue and bonny blue sky as the sun rises over the horizon. The train is running from Aberdeen to Glasgow, Scotland.

Good morning world. #HappyMonday.
Sunrise over the North Sea - good to see after such a sustained period of extremely challenging weather. Wishing you as good a week as possible 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🚀 Watson Research and Training Ltd is here to support your academic growth.

📅 Upcoming academic celebrations:
📍 International Day of Education – 24 Jan
📍 International Day of Women & Girls in Science – 11 Feb
📍 International Women’s Day – 3 Mar

Contact: mags@watsonresearchandtraining.co.uk

Surgical Non-Technical Skills Linked to Better Outcomes

by Norton J, Janda AM (...) Yule S et 17 al. in Br J Surg #Surgery #SurgSky #GeneralSurgery #MedSky

🪡 read our summary here
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You’ve heard of #SNAFU.
Well, for the folks in North East Scotland in general & #Aberdeen in particular, there is a new derivation.

#SNOFU When you’ve spent an inordinate amount of time clearing more snow than you’ve seen in your lifetime, & then it snows again and covers everything you’ve cleared.

Seriously???? It is December 29th!

Women in Academia This book explores the reasons why women in academia earn less, are less likely to be published, cited, funded or promoted compared with male colleagues.

If you want to begin 2026 with inspiration, Women in Academia: Achieving Our Potential is available now.
Use discount code WIA2024 when ordering.
A strong read for anyone planning a fresh start in the new year.
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Here’s hoping this is true. 🤞

Erasmus scheme to return for UK students, BBC understands

Finishing up your year with some inspiration? Women in Academia: Achieving Our Potential is available now with the discount code WIA2024.

You can also join the December writing and career development sessions listed on the Watson Research and Training website watsonresearchandtraining.co.uk

Starting to plan for 2026? January coaching and mentoring slots are now open.

Plus, three online masterclasses on academic writing watsonresearchandtraining.co.uk/schedule/

Email magswatsonbusiness@gmail.com to discuss

Let’s end 2025 strong and start 2026 with purpose.

📚✨ Wrapping up the year with a little inspiration?

Women in Academia is a thoughtful read for anyone reflecting on their academic journey this season.

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#FestiveSeason #WomenInAcademia #AcademicLife

🔍 Research impact is about more than outputs - it’s about real change.

As we look towards 2026, now is the time to plan for stronger research, leadership, and inclusion.

We are here to support that journey.

📖 Women in Academia available now.

#ResearchImpact #HELeadership #WomenInAcademia

Proud to have supported the writing of the Men’s Health Strategy for England, especially championing the vital role of Community Pharmacy, the most accessible NHS gateway for Physical and Mental Health, also a key cornerstone of #Selfcare in meeting the needs of men and boys where they are.