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A glimpse into how space, layout and infrastructure in an engineering institute produces different experiences for its male and female students…

A recap of the much-acclaimed supernumerary seats scheme which was introduced in the IITs to boost gender ratios, and an examination of its impact.

It was announced today that the 2025 Holberg Prize is awarded to Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak. Daniela Alaattinoğlu will receive the Nils Klim Prize. Today, the Holberg Prize—one of the largest…

What do two field medalists have in common? Their research is linked to Joan Birman, a 97-year-old American mathematician.

Ahead of International Women’s Day, four female researchers discuss barriers and opportunities they have experienced

An interview with Ravinder Kaur, IIT Delhi Emerita Professor of Sociology

Biochemist Babita Paudel strives to change Nepal’s standing as the Asian country with the lowest participation of women in science.

Learning through dialogue brings a powerful opportunity to navigate professional demands and meet the challenges of a turbulent world. Written for all who mento

Even in scientific areas in which women are well represented, they are up to 40% more likely than men to leave research within 20 years.

Founded in 1920, the NBER is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to conducting economic research and to disseminating research findings among academics, public policy makers, an...

Women faculty are more likely to leave their jobs than men, most often due to workplace climate, rather than work-life balance.

A lot of talent is wasted in a world where more than half of laureates come from households in the richest 5%

Dr Yvonne Couch explores the role of luck in academia, highlighting that success is often a blend of skill, preparation & serendipity. A must-read for academics

The gender gap in faculty attrition worsens after tenure, according to a new study

Women in academia are promoted at far lower rates than their male peers and are under-represented in senior positions. To fix this, universities will need to embrace systemic change

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program has supported more than 365 faculty across the UC system and its success has inspired similar programs ac...

Gender inequality in STEM fields remains pervasive and undermines the ability for talented individuals to excel. Despite advances, women still encounter obstacles in pursuing academic careers and reac...

The struggle is “balancing their careers not just with motherhood, but with what comes before: relationships and planning for a family,” these postdocs write

A researcher at IIT-Kanpur is looking for early biomarkers to treat prostate cancer…

Under-represented groups face chronic barriers, creating psychological — and physical — effects. The scientific community must ease this burden. Under-represented groups face chronic barriers, creatin...