EqualBITE gender equality in higher education

"The ivory tower, like other stately homes in the UK, might present a grand façade to the world but closer inspection reveals a dark, spidery basement full of inequalities." Gender imbalances still exist across all areas of higher education. From salaries and promotion, to representation i...

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Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Rotterdam Sense Publishers 2018
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  • Front Matter
  • Copyright page
  • Dedication
  • Foreword
  • Acknowledgements
  • Introduction
  • Gender in higher education: the current landscape in the UK Judy Robertson
  • The current landscape at the University of Edinburgh Judy Robertson
  • A model for change Alison Williams and Judy Robertson
  • Gender balancing your seminar speakers Vicky MacRae and Helen Sang
  • Gender balancing Wikipedia entries Melissa Highton
  • Gender balancing the curriculum Simon Fokt
  • Creating a safe space for classroom discussions Andy Hancock
  • Gender balancing your scholarly journal Ros Attenborough
  • Raising your profile on a grant application Judy Robertson and Barry Lovern
  • How to become a better scientific evaluator Meriem El Karoui and Judy Robertson
  • Gender and the Research Excellence Framework Emily Yarrow
  • Be sceptical when researchers claim sex differences Judy Robertson
  • Unconscious bias Derek Jones
  • Likeability and the double bind Alison Williams
  • Intersectionality Amy Burge
  • Educated Pass: engaging young males from low socio-economic status backgrounds with learning Neil M Speirs
  • Student recruitment: planning visit days Judy Robertson
  • Gender balancing staff recruitment: attracting the right candidates Lara Isbel and Judy Robertson
  • Gender balancing staff recruitment: shortlisting Stewart Anderson
  • Gender balancing staff recruitment: interviewing Judy Robertson
  • Advertise all opportunities large and small Jane Norman
  • Women, competition and beliefs Noémi Berlin
  • Proactive promotion Jon Turner , John Ravenscroft and Lara Isbel
  • Defining excellence Lara Isbel
  • Career progression on a shoestring Anonymous
  • Research isn't the only route Anonymous
  • Raising your profile within your organisation Lara Isbel and Sara Shinton
  • Career coaching for individuals Helen Sang
  • Talking about your achievements Lara Isbel
  • Salary negotiation Judy Robertson and Alison Williams
  • Get an international audience for your research without leaving your office Martyn Pickersgill
  • Approaches to planning your career Lara Isbel
  • Dealing with imposter syndrome Judy Robertson
  • Rose surprise: when your period comes early Hope Bretscher
  • Flexible working: being realistic Anonymous
  • Deadlines and diapers: being an academic dad Graham Baker
  • The kids are alright Gale Macleod and Jonathan Hearn
  • Show your daughters the joys of science Danai Korre
  • How to convince your family to let you study Theresia H. Mina
  • Stereotype threat Judy Robertson
  • A reflection on EUSA sexual harassment campaigns Chris Belous
  • A reflection on the University of Edinburgh's policy on sexual harassment Gavin Douglas
  • Tackling difficult situations: supporting your staff and students Anonymous
  • Support for students who report sexual harassment or assault Arianna Andreangeli , Daphne Loads and Lindsay Jack
  • Perspectives from students Lara Isbel and Judy Robertson
  • You can't be what you can't see: visible celebration of notable women Jo Spiller and Sarah Moffat