Interventions to integrate young female physicists into established networks could help tackle under-representation
Read article: Gender gap in physics entrenched by biased collaboration networks, study finds
Female scientists tend to work in more tightly connected groups than men, which can negatively impact their careers
Read article: Researchers with a large network of unique collaborators have longer careers, finds study
Elizabeth Pollitzer says measures must be taken to tackle the gender imbalance among staff and users of large research infrastructures
Read article: Why we need gender equality in big science
Join the audience for a live webinar on 27 June 2024, to hear our expert panel discuss the needs of neurodiverse individuals working in academia or industry
Read article: Embracing Neurodiversity in Research: How does academic publishing need to change?
The Physics Inclusion Award will encompass several aspects of diversity such as race and ethnicity, neurodiversity and sexual orientation
Read article: Institute of Physics launches new inclusion programme for universities
Adam Berlie wants neurodivergent scientists to develop careers that reflect their unique strengths
Read article: Breaking barriers: embracing neurodiversity in neutron science
Katherine Skipper looks back at last year’s coverage of research led by female physicists
Read article: International Day of Women and Girls in Science: inspiring stories from Physics World
Benyam Dejen describes a three-day programme aimed at encouraging Black students to see physics as a subject for them
Read article: Why we need the physics community to play a greater role in supporting Black physics students
Jemima Coleman and Wendy Sadler say that science magazines have a responsibility to ensure that science is accessible and inclusive for all
Read article: Designing for diversity – what makes people pick up a science magazine?
Scientists who suffer from a disability that occurred early in their life earn around $14,000 less per year than their colleagues
Read article: Scientists with disabilities suffer $14,000 pay penalty, finds US study
