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Women in Higher Education Network (WHEN)- Queen Mary Women in Research https://www.qmul.ac.uk/eecs/about-us/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/eecs-women-higher-education-network-when/

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Our final event was the perfect way to wrap up the season before the summer break, with lots of laughter and just the right company!
We’ll be back in September with fresh energy and a new series of events.
Stay tuned to our channel for other initiatives to support #WomenInAcademia! #AcademicNetwork

06.07.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dina St Johnston: Kickstarting a software industry Back in its early days, after the war, women played a pivotal role in the computing industry, originally as skilled computer operators. Soon they started to be taken on as skilled computer programm…

Computing by all, for all - TODAY
June 30/July 1 2007
Dina St Johnston died
She founded Vaughan Programming Services
the UKs first independent software house and was responsible for early railway timetable boards for example. Read about her at
cs4fn.blog/2025/02/19/d...
#ComputingByAllForAll

30.06.2025 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day! πŸ”§As WHEN, we want to mark International Women in Engineering Day to inspire girls who might choose engineering. Remembering women's contributions means fostering more equitable and creative technological development. #INWED2025 #WomenInSTEM

23.06.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We went to the moon πŸš€πŸŒ, but we still sometimes underestimate how much women count in science. Last Tuesday, we watched Hidden Figures at #QMUL to get inspiration from the "giants" like Katherine Johnson for our research! #WomenInSTEM #INWED #WHENetwork

19.06.2025 23:11 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎬 Hidden Figures – Screening & Discussion A Women Higher Education Network (WHEN) Event Join us for a free screening, open to all women in science and academia. We look forward to welcoming you on 17 June at 6:30 PM at Arts One Cinema. Please register below to help us manage capacity and...

Tomorrow, ahead of #INWED, we're hosting a cinema event at Arts One. We'll watch "Hidden Figures" (2016) 🎬
πŸ—“ 17 June | πŸ•• 18:30
πŸ“ Arts One Cinema, QMUL
🎟️ FREE for all women in academia!
πŸ”— forms.gle/CxMdoZcvf5RSTdE36
#WomenInSTEM #HiddenFigures #WHENetwork

16.06.2025 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Computing by all, for all - TODAY
June 9 2016
@qmuleecs.bsky.social Antonella Mazzoni published her work on the Mood Glove, exploring how touch can be added to music & sound effects to increase the emotional effect of watching films. Read about it at:
cs4fn.blog/2023/03/27/m...
#ComputingByAllForAll

09.06.2025 07:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"Don't say you're good...show you're good", cit. Paul Curzon @cs4fn.bsky.social.
We're incredibly grateful to Paul for the brilliant workshop he delivered today for #WHEN. He shared excellent strategies for impactful science communication and inspiring future generations.
#SciComm #WomenInScience

13.06.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There is still time to sign up for our Workshop this Friday (10 a.m.- 12.30 p.m.)!

10.06.2025 07:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎬 Hidden Figures – Screening & Discussion A Women Higher Education Network (WHEN) Event Join us for a free screening, open to all women in science and academia. We look forward to welcoming you on 17 June at 6:30 PM at Arts One Cinema. Please register below to help us manage capacity and...

Perfect timing before #WomenInEngineering Day #INWED! Join us for "Hidden Figures" screening + discussion on women's visibility in STEM research.
πŸ—“ 17 June | πŸ•• 18:30
πŸ“ Arts One Cinema, QMUL
πŸ”—Ticket: forms.gle/CxMdoZcvf5RSTdE36
Free for all women in academia!
#WomenInSTEM #HiddenFigures #WHENetwork

09.06.2025 00:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Making research accessible and visible is key to empowering women in academia.
Join us for a Public Engagement Workshop with Paul Curzon(@cs4fn.bsky.social),dedicated supporter of #WomenInSTEM.

πŸ—“ 13 June | πŸ•™ 10:00–12:30
πŸ“ Queen’s Building, Room 2.03
πŸ”— forms.gle/82zeHMyoZS8L...

#SciCom #WHENetwork

29.05.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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On Saturday, our @lauracrucianelli.bsky.social rocked at the #SoapboxScience2025 with a felt explanation of the language of touch. She captivated the crowd, showing how science can truly engage and intrigue the public, while championing the visibility of #WomenInScience!
@soapboxscience.bsky.social

26.05.2025 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had a great time at the Soapbox Science event last Saturday in London's Southbank with @antorrisi.bsky.social ! Lots of cool science done and explained by women πŸ’ͺ #womeninscience #soapboxscience2025
@when-in-science.bsky.social @queenmarycbb.bsky.social

soapboxscience.org/soapbox-scie...

26.05.2025 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s always a pleasure to gather each month, reconnecting with colleagues and welcoming new friends to our growing community.
These meet-ups are a chance to build a supportive network, share experiences, and explore diverse interests.
Stay tuned for the next one!

#WomenInAcademia #WHENetwork #QMUL

21.05.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here some pictures of one of the last event organised at QMUL. A networking and job carees advice day for woman in tech led by the great Byte Queens!πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Link to know more: bytequeens.com

01.05.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Annie Easley: putting rockets into space Annie Easley. NASA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Annie Easley was a pioneer both as a computer programmer but also as a champion of women and minorities into computer science. She went from…

Annie Easley: putting rockets into space.
A pioneer at NASA, a human computer then a programmer, involved in computer simulation, hybrid battery technology, alternative fuel & the Centaur rocket (a mainstay of satellite / probe launches)
Find out more on the CS4FN blog
cs4fn.blog/2025/04/26/a...

26.04.2025 11:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸš€ Calling all undergrad & master’s women looking to break into tech! πŸ’»βœ¨

Join the Byte Queens Networking Event for a CV workshop, networking lunch & panel discussion!

πŸ“… 23rd April 2025 | 🏫 QMUL

Sign up now: www.eventbrite.com/e/byte-queen...

#ByteQueens #WomenInTech #STEMCareers #Networking

26.03.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For years, sex differences were overlooked in research. NIH’s Sex as a Biological Variable (SABV) policy helped change that. Now, some say it’s no longer neededβ€”is it too soon to move on?

@docbecca.bsky.social explores this for @thetransmitter.bsky.social

#SABV #WomenInSciene #ScientificRigor

25.03.2025 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Royal Society honours pioneering scientists who were first female members A year-long series of events marks 80 years since admission of Marjory Stephenson and Kathleen Lonsdale in 1945

80 years ago, the Royal Society finally admitted its first female fellowsβ€”Marjory Stephenson & Kathleen Lonsdale. πŸ”¬πŸ’‘.

To honor their legacy, a year-long celebration kicks off with films & talks on women in science. #WomenOfTheRoyalSociety @royalsociety.org

www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

24.03.2025 23:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here we are on a sunny London afternoon enjoying tea & great company. This is Women in Higher Education Network (WHEN)β€”a space to connect, support & empower women in academia. Our goal: open dialogue, collaboration & impact in STEM fields & beyond!
#WHENetwork #WomenInScience πŸ’œ

18.03.2025 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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