The Society for Applied Microbiology submitted written evidence to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee inquiry into women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers in September 2013.
The Society for Applied Microbiology submitted written evidence to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee inquiry into women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers in September 2013. Our response highlights the Society's views on aspects of work-life balance and the working environment that contribute to the leaky pipeline of female talent in STEM. We also discuss improvements that should be made by government and the higher education sector to address these issues. Please see below to download a copy of our response.
Part of the Sustainable Microbiology Policy Spotlight series, this webinar, recorded on 1 April 2026, explores how microbiologists can most effectively influence policy, with insights that apply to the international policymaking context.
Hundreds of scientists gathered at Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) this week for a three-day conference aimed at showcasing the contributions of life scientists from marginalised and underrepresented communities.
