Women Articles
UNiDAYS announce opening of Student Woman of the Year competition
The UNiDAYS-run competition aims to support female students who are making a difference and offers a £10,000 first prize for entrepreneurial initiatives
Equity for women in Science: An interview with Dr Cassidy Sugimoto
In their new book, Dr Cassidy Sugimoto and Dr Vincent Larivière highlight the challenges facing women in science and how they can be addressed.
Women on Wikipedia: Is your favourite encyclopaedia gender biased?
Dr Jessica Wade works behind the scenes on Wikipedia to try to amplify scientific achievements which go unheard of against the big names in science.
52 Forgotten Women: Why you should read Bygone Badass Broads.
Women who have long fallen lost to history are celebrated in Mackenzie Lee’s book ‘Bygone Badass Broads,’ which gives all the inspiration you’ll need if you’re feeling low on motivation. There really is a story for everyone. Here’s why you’ll definitely be needing this one on your shelf sooner rather than later
How healthcare fails women
Women have been neglected by the healthcare system for centuries. Surely, it’s time for a change.
Free the Nipple: A History of the Bra
A comprehensive history of the bra, from corsets, bandeaus and nylon to under wiring, Victoria’s Secret and the ‘free the nipple’ movement
Women in Space: revolutionising the past to pave way for the future
Exploring some of the most important Women in Space from the past.
Student businesses to follow #2: Fashion
The second instalment of the ‘Student Businesses to Follow’ series, which focuses on fashion brands
The PPE gap: another risk for women in healthcare
Georgie Selwood takes a look at PPE and whether one size truly fits all.