The Merton Equality Conversation

Date: Thursday 20 February 2014
Time: 17:00 - 19:00
Venue
TS Eliot Theatre, Merton College

The introductory talk at the inaugural annual Merton Equality Conversation was given by Professor Dame Athene Donald FRS, on the topic 'Stemming the leakage of women from academia: why do they leave?' and was followed by a discussion with panel members from Merton College, including Professor Judy Armitage, Professor Jenny PayneDr Rhiannon Ash and Abigail Adams.

Athene Donald

Dame Athene Donald FRS is Professor of Experimental Physics at Cambridge University and a Fellow of Robinson College. She is the University’s gender equality champion and Master-elect of Churchill College, Cambridge.  Her acclaimed blog can be found at http://occamstypewriter.org/athenedonald/.

Suggested reading & listening

Professor Judith Armitage, Ms Abi Adams, Professor Jennifer Payne, and Dr Rhiannon Ash with Professor Dame Athene Donald
L-R: Professor Judith Armitage, Ms Abi Adams, Professor Jennifer Payne, and Dr Rhiannon Ash with Professor Dame Athene Donald

 

Professor Dame Athene Donald and Sir Martin Taylor, Warden of Merton College
Professor Dame Athene Donald and Sir Martin Taylor, Warden of Merton College