As Gender Equality Officer, I would aim to create a supportive study and social environment where everyone feels safe and represented irrespective of how they identify. A sense of community is essential in maintaining a supportive network that values diversity, a place where those underrepresented in science can feel heard and seen. As someone who believes in fairness for all genders in science, I am dedicated ...
Hello, I’m Wendy, your current year's-Gender Equality Officer. I have been striving towards my commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and empowering our communities to fight against disparity. From the start of the year, I've been an active promoter of gender equality, encouraging women to participate in different activities and amplifying their voices. With my community, I’ve set up and sent ...
Who would've guessed a simple phone call mid-lecture last October would have been the reason I ran for this position today? I was diagnosed with PCOS during my chemistry lecture last term (yes I had to run out halfway through, accompanied by a lot of stares). This became my starting point for delving into experiencing first-hand stigma around female reproductive health, researching underfunded female research and ove ...