Athene Donald
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United Kingdom
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Past articles by Athene:
Academic publishing must do better on gender
Current remedies are not enough. Publishers, editors and referees must do more to eliminate lurking biases, say Melinda Duer and Athene Donald → Read More
Getting Away from the Toxic Lab
The journal PLoS Computational Biology recently published an article Ten simple rules towards healthier research labs. Written by a PI it was obviously aimed la → Read More
The science stories that shook 2018
Our guest scientists pick the breakthroughs and discoveries that defined their year, from insights into human evolution to our first trip aboard an asteroid → Read More
Are we heading towards universities' #MeToo moment?
The next step in eradicating sexism from science is for colleagues to start calling out harassment when they see it → Read More
Will women be equal to men in 100 years? | Margaret Atwood, Lola Okolosie, Polly Toynbee, Athene Donald and Julie Bindel
In 1918 some women got the vote – but in 2018 gender equality has not been reached. Five writers share their views on whether parity will be achieved in 2118 → Read More
Diversity starts in schools – children need to see a wider range of careers
Athene Donald: Step into the classroom to help the next generation discover exciting career opportunities → Read More
If we're going to have two-year degrees, leave them to revived polytechnics
Simon Jenkins says universities should switch to two year degrees and give up research. I disagree → Read More
Science and Technology Select Committee: devoid of women, devoid of legitimacy
The whole Science and Technology Committee should be disbanded, and the process of establishing it restarted, says Dame Athene Donald → Read More
With its lack of diversity, the Science and Technology Committee scores an own goal
It is a disgrace that the latest iteration of a key Commons group is composed entirely of men → Read More
Dear Lord Adonis, the summer is for working
Why academics feel aggrieved by Lord Adonis raising the old canard that they have too much time off in the summer → Read More
Gendered adjectives: do you want to be described as hard-working?
University staff may often write letters of recommendation in a very gendered way, warns Dame Athene Donald → Read More
Will REF ‘portability’ plans hobble early career academics?
Concerns that Lord Stern’s proposals for REF 2020 will adversely affect ECRs are misplaced, argues Athene Donald → Read More
Women are too often actively sidelined against their will
In academia, and more widely, women are too easily relegated to the ‘less competent than men’ category, writes Athene Donald → Read More
The competitive streak in academia
Pressure to publish can lead to unethical behaviour, writes Athene Donald → Read More
How not to chair a committee meeting in a university
Inadequate preparation, failure to keep control and poor time-keeping are among Athene Donald’s six deadly sins → Read More
Humanities are vital
Athene Donald: This week, the ‘Being Human’ Festival of the Humanities launches in London. We must avoid seeing Humanities in opposition to Science. → Read More
The northern powerhouse needs science as much as trains
There is still not enough money going into research and development → Read More
Eight common conference disasters: why you might be better off down the bar
Athene Donald: It’s the time of year for academic conferences, but for seasoned attendees and freshers alike, potential pitfalls abound → Read More
Enough talk. There are ways we can help women in science now
Much has been said about Tim Hunt’s dismissal. Now we must all take concrete actions to eradicate sexism, whether blatant or subtle, from labs and classrooms → Read More
Excellent science in the UK is at risk if it votes for Brexit
Athene Donald: As the European Research Council reaches its landmark 5000th grant award, the UK should reflect on how a ‘no’ vote would impact on its scientific strengths → Read More