Tipping the scales – equality in science

Working as a researcher has its difficulties, just like any other career, but working as a female researcher can have additional difficulties. I’m a current PhD student at The University of Queensland, and I’m so privileged to be involved in such a supporting environment within my school and institute. It’s not until I step outside of this bubble that it becomes apparent the challenges not only I face, but other females within my field, and within science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

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