'I co-developed the Covid vaccine – but I’m still referred to as a ‘female scientist’'

Reuben College Official Fellow, Professor Teresa Lambe, wrote an opinion piece for The Independent on the continuing inequalities in the way gender impacts how scientists are spoken about. 

In order to truly embrace change in Stem, we need more diversity and collaboration – no longer should we label people by one metric or another. It is proven that diverse groups, characterised by a breadth of life experiences, result in different approaches being taken and new insights being achieved. Through diversity we can not only generate alternative solutions, but we can demonstrate that all opinions, experiences and beliefs are valued and listened to.

Read the full article here.