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Smashing Stereotypes: Jackie Velcheva

Since my adolescence, I have a profound enthusiasm for mathematics and the artistry of computer graphics. Emerging from a distinctive cultural background, I was fortunate to benefit from the unwavering support of educators and parents who consistently encouraged the pursuit of my aspirations, even though the industry was facing male dominance.

Smashing Stereotypes: Professor Linda Lawton

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.

Smashing Stereotypes: Judith Abolle-Okoyeagu

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a field traditionally dominated by men, my role as the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Equality Champion for Sex has helped me challenge outdated perceptions and inspire the next generation of diverse engineers.

Smashing Stereotypes: Dr Whitney Bevan

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’.

Smashing Stereotypes: Professor James Njuguna

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.

Celebrating International Women's Day 2024

As part of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s 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 ...

The world of architecture and gender disparity

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...

Meet Jo: ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s Equality Champion for Sex

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ appoints Equality Champions for each of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Joanna Bell, Programme Development Manager at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ SPORT, is the Equality Champion for Sex. Learn more about her and her work supporting our community at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

Mental Health Nurses' Day: The value of empathy

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).

Meet Clara: ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s Equality Champion for Gender Reassignment

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.