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

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


As part of our work with the CALIPER project we interview people passionate about gender equality. In our latest interview, Ann-Christine Davis 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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Gender Equality Interview Series

Gender Equality Interview Series


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

About the CALIPER project

The CALIPER project’s goal is to make research organisations more gender equal by increasing the number of female researchers in STEM, improving their careers prospects and integrating a gender dimension in research. The project supports nine research organisations, predominantly in Southern and Eastern Europe, to establish Gender Equality Plans. Here are some key facts about the CALIPER project. Find out more about the project’s progress.


AE Cardiff’s role in CALIPER

The Cardiff Hub is leading on communications across Europe and encouraging wider engagement with the project, producing digital content and organising events. 


This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 873134.

Changing landscapes in academia: an interview with Susan Wray MAE

Changing landscapes in academia: an interview with Susan Wray MAE


Marking International Women’s Day 2023, Professor Susan Wray shares her passion for physiology, and the people who have had the greatest impact on her work and career. She discusses gender equality in academia as well as her hopes for the next generation of scientists.

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An interview with Katalin Solymosi and Linn Leppert

An interview with Katalin Solymosi and Linn Leppert


In this joint interview, Katalin Solymosi and Linn Leppert discuss Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, their experiences as women in science and the importance of the CALIPER project in addressing the gender balance in STEM fields.

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