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Radicalism, legacy, and the future of the Humanities: An interview with Rosi Braidotti


Professor Rosi Braidotti MAE reflects on her contributions to feminist philosophy, the evolution of the Humanities, and the importance of embracing intergenerational justice.

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Challenging gender norms in media: An interview with Cláudia Álvares


Professor Cláudia Álvares MAE reflects on the changing portrayal of gender in the media, the nuances of intersectionality, and the critical need for effective digital regulation in promoting equality.

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Breaking sterotypes and encouraging passion in STEM: An interview with Ivona Černičková


As part of the CALIPER project, we are conducting a series of interviews with inspirational women who work in STEM research and innovation. We explore what motivated them to choose their career, their experiences and the barriers that they faced.

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Overcoming barriers in male-dominated world: an interview with Ann-Christine Davis MAE


Professor Ann-Christine Davis MAE talks about making history as the first female Mathematics professor at Cambridge, the challenges she’s faced, and the positive effect of support from male colleagues.

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Building Bridges 2023 Spotlight Series: an interview with Johanna Ivaska MAE


Professor Johanna Ivaska MAE shares her passion for cancer research and the challenges faced by female scientists.

About Professor Johanna Ivaska MAE

Johanna Ivaska MAE is a Finnish Cancer Institute K. Albin Johansson Research Professor. She is also Professor of Molecular Cell Biology at Turku Bioscience Center at the University of Turku in Finland. She was nominated EMBO member 2015 and EMBO Council member 2023. Professor Ivaska is a speaker at Academia Europaea’s Class C (Life Sciences) meeting on 9th October 2023 in Munich.

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Why we need more women in science: An interview with Dame Athene Donald MAE


Dame Athene Donald MAE talks about her book “Not just for the boys” which examines the modern way of working in scientific research and how gender bias operates within it, drawing on the experiences of leading women in science.

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Telling the stories of women scientists: An interview with Magdolna Hargittai MAE


Professor Magdolna Hargittai MAE discusses her book which focuses on the achievements of female scientists and the importance of role models in promoting and supporting more women in STEM.

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“If you want to succeed, step out of your comfort zone. Maybe you’ll succeed, maybe you won’t. But don’t despair against failure.” An interview with Özgen Özer


As part of the CALIPER project, we are conducting a series of interviews with inspirational women who work in STEM research and innovation. We explore what motivated them to choose their career, their experiences and the barriers that they faced.

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“I want young women to not stop fighting.” An interview with Adriana Albini


As part of the CALIPER project, we are conducting a series of interviews with inspirational women who work in STEM research and innovation. We explore what motivated them to choose their career, their experiences and the barriers that they faced.

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Interview Spotlight Series

Explore our collection of interviews, featuring Members of Academia Europaea and colleagues connected with the Academy, as they offer insights into critical research topics.

A collaboration between Academia Europaea and Cardiff University