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Professor Linda Lawton from ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø in front of a blue background

Smashing Stereotypes: Professor Linda Lawton

By Linda A Lawton FRSE, Professor of Environmental Microbiology -

You just need to type ‘what does a professor look like?’ into Google to see I don’t fit the typical science professor stereotype – the only thing I tend to have appearance wise is that I wear glasses.

Judith Abolle-Okoyeagu from ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø in front of a blue background

Smashing Stereotypes: Judith Abolle-Okoyeagu

By Judith Abolle-Okoyeagu, Principal Lecturer -

As a female engineering lecturer and head of Electronic and Electrical Engineering department, I am deeply committed to smashing stereotypes through my teaching, research and public engagement endeavours. In a field traditionally dominated by men, my role as the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù꿉۪s Equality Champion for Sex has helped me challenge outdated perceptions and inspire the next generation of diverse engineers.

Dr Whitney Bevan from ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø in front of a blue background

Smashing Stereotypes: Dr Whitney Bevan

By Dr Whitney Bevan, Lecturer in Construction Management -

So am I and other women like me working in construction, a sector widely dominated by men, smashing stereo-types in STEM? Well, no if I’m honest. I don’t think I could use the words ‘smashing it’.

Professor James Njuguna from ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø in front of a blue background

Smashing Stereotypes: Professor James Njuguna

By James Njuguna, Associate Dean Research & Knowledge Exchange and Professor of Composite Materials & Integrated Energy -

My approach to smashing stereotypes is mainly driven by creating and offering opportunities. This of course involves identifying barriers and enablers at first instance followed by personal commitment and action.

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Celebrating International Women's Day 2024

By Dr Whitney Bevan via ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Communications -

As part of ÌÇÐÄvlog¹Ù꿉۪s International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations, the University is hosting an International Women’s Day Breakfast to celebrate the diversity of women in the workplace. This year’s event is centred around the IWD 2024 theme #InspireInclusion. Organiser, Dr Whitney Bevan, lecturer in Construction Management, tells RGView more ...

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The world of architecture and gender disparity

By Catriona Tanner, via ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Fundraising and Alumni Engagement -

Catriona Tanner is Design Director at Tinto Architecture and mentor through the Scott Sutherland School mentorship programme for first year students.’ For RGView during Women's History Month and in the lead up to International Women's Day, she's written about the gender disparity in her sector...

Joanna Bell

Meet Jo: ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø's Equality Champion for Sex

By Joanna Bell -

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø appoints Equality Champions for each of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Joanna Bell, Programme Development Manager at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø SPORT, is the Equality Champion for Sex. Learn more about her and her work supporting our community at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.

Image shows Scott Macpherson, Mental Health Lecturer at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø

Mental Health Nurses' Day: The value of empathy

By Scott Macpherson -

Cards on the table, I started out this piece of writing with a different focus in mind. As is often the case, life threw a curveball and a different perspective seemed more important. Being open to taking different perspectives is, in fact, one of the most fundamentally important things we can do as mental health nurses (but more on that later).

Clara Maurillon

Meet Clara: ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø's Equality Champion for Gender Reassignment

By Clara Maurillon -

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø appoints Equality Champions for each of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Clara Maurillon, Internal Communications Officer, is the Equality Champion for Gender Reassignment. Learn more about her and her work supporting the trans community at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.

Viktoria Louise Cooper

My advice to my younger self: A reflection

By Viktoria Louise Cooper, Architecture (Class of 2023) via Tracy Ewing, Fundraising and Alumni Engagement -

As I reflect on my journey through university, I find myself confronted with plenty of experiences that have shaped me both personally and professionally. University was not merely about obtaining a degree but unravelling the intricacies of life, friendships and self-discovery.