Born #OnThisDay in 1867 was Marie Skłodowska–Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the only woman to win twice and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two disciplines: Physics for her work on radioactivity, and Chemistry for her discovery of radium and polonium. #WomenInSTEM

The founders of #WHEN, Katja Ivanova & Anna Xambó Sedó 💜. Listen to their interview from a few days ago for #AdaLovelaceDay on the importance of building networks of women in academia www.linkedin.com/posts/qmul-e...

Queen Mary is delighted to announce that two projects have been shortlisted for the 2025 QS Reimagine Education Awards. We are incredibly proud of our colleagues and students who have brought these projects to life and look forward to the awards ceremony later this year.

Our final event was the perfect way to wrap up the season before the summer break, with lots of laughter and just the right company! We’ll be back in September with fresh energy and a new series of events. Stay tuned to our channel for other initiatives to support #WomenInAcademia! #AcademicNetwork

Computing by all, for all - TODAY June 30/July 1 2007 Dina St Johnston died She founded Vaughan Programming Services the UKs first independent software house and was responsible for early railway timetable boards for example. Read about her at cs4fn.blog/2025/02/19/d... #ComputingByAllForAll

Today we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day! 🔧As WHEN, we want to mark International Women in Engineering Day to inspire girls who might choose engineering. Remembering women's contributions means fostering more equitable and creative technological development. #INWED2025 #WomenInSTEM

We went to the moon 🚀🌝, but we still sometimes underestimate how much women count in science. Last Tuesday, we watched Hidden Figures at #QMUL to get inspiration from the "giants" like Katherine Johnson for our research! #WomenInSTEM #INWED #WHENetwork

Tomorrow, ahead of #INWED, we're hosting a cinema event at Arts One. We'll watch "Hidden Figures" (2016) 🎬 🗓 17 June | 🕕 18:30 📍 Arts One Cinema, QMUL 🎟️ FREE for all women in academia! 🔗 forms.gle/CxMdoZcvf5RSTdE36 #WomenInSTEM #HiddenFigures #WHENetwork

Computing by all, for all - TODAY June 9 2016 @qmuleecs.bsky.social Antonella Mazzoni published her work on the Mood Glove, exploring how touch can be added to music & sound effects to increase the emotional effect of watching films. Read about it at: cs4fn.blog/2023/03/27/m... #ComputingByAllForAll

"Don't say you're good...show you're good", cit. Paul Curzon @cs4fn.bsky.social. We're incredibly grateful to Paul for the brilliant workshop he delivered today for #WHEN. He shared excellent strategies for impactful science communication and inspiring future generations. #SciComm #WomenInScience

There is still time to sign up for our Workshop this Friday (10 a.m.- 12.30 p.m.)!

Perfect timing before #WomenInEngineering Day #INWED! Join us for "Hidden Figures" screening + discussion on women's visibility in STEM research. 🗓 17 June | 🕕 18:30 📍 Arts One Cinema, QMUL 🔗Ticket: forms.gle/CxMdoZcvf5RSTdE36 Free for all women in academia! #WomenInSTEM #HiddenFigures #WHENetwork

Making research accessible and visible is key to empowering women in academia. Join us for a Public Engagement Workshop with Paul Curzon(@cs4fn.bsky.social),dedicated supporter of #WomenInSTEM. 🗓 13 June | 🕙 10:00–12:30 📍 Queen’s Building, Room 2.03 🔗 forms.gle/82zeHMyoZS8L... #SciCom #WHENetwork

On Saturday, our @lauracrucianelli.bsky.social rocked at the #SoapboxScience2025 with a felt explanation of the language of touch. She captivated the crowd, showing how science can truly engage and intrigue the public, while championing the visibility of #WomenInScience! @soapboxscience.bsky.social

We had a great time at the Soapbox Science event last Saturday in London's Southbank with @antorrisi.bsky.social ! Lots of cool science done and explained by women 💪 #womeninscience #soapboxscience2025 @when-in-science.bsky.social @queenmarycbb.bsky.social soapboxscience.org/soapbox-scie...

It’s always a pleasure to gather each month, reconnecting with colleagues and welcoming new friends to our growing community. These meet-ups are a chance to build a supportive network, share experiences, and explore diverse interests. Stay tuned for the next one! #WomenInAcademia #WHENetwork #QMUL

Here some pictures of one of the last event organised at QMUL. A networking and job carees advice day for woman in tech led by the great Byte Queens!👩‍💻 Link to know more: bytequeens.com

Annie Easley: putting rockets into space. A pioneer at NASA, a human computer then a programmer, involved in computer simulation, hybrid battery technology, alternative fuel & the Centaur rocket (a mainstay of satellite / probe launches) Find out more on the CS4FN blog cs4fn.blog/2025/04/26/a...

🚀 Calling all undergrad & master’s women looking to break into tech! 💻✨ Join the Byte Queens Networking Event for a CV workshop, networking lunch & panel discussion! 📅 23rd April 2025 | 🏫 QMUL Sign up now: www.eventbrite.com/e/byte-queen... #ByteQueens #WomenInTech #STEMCareers #Networking

For years, sex differences were overlooked in research. NIH’s Sex as a Biological Variable (SABV) policy helped change that. Now, some say it’s no longer needed—is it too soon to move on? @docbecca.bsky.social explores this for @thetransmitter.bsky.social #SABV #WomenInSciene #ScientificRigor

80 years ago, the Royal Society finally admitted its first female fellows—Marjory Stephenson & Kathleen Lonsdale. 🔬💡. To honor their legacy, a year-long celebration kicks off with films & talks on women in science. #WomenOfTheRoyalSociety @royalsociety.org www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Here we are on a sunny London afternoon enjoying tea & great company. This is Women in Higher Education Network (WHEN)—a space to connect, support & empower women in academia. Our goal: open dialogue, collaboration & impact in STEM fields & beyond! #WHENetwork #WomenInScience 💜