Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsWhy should we want more women at the top?Few would argue against having more women at the top of institutions. But if asked why the goal would be desirable, the answer may not be…Mar 8, 20231
Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsNot all men, but virtually all womenUntil more men understand just how deeply ingrained the fear of violence and harassment is in every woman’s consciousness and behaviours…Mar 15, 20217
Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsFaith in difficult timesThe year 2022 has not been easy. It can be difficult to stay strong while living with uncertainty.Dec 19, 20228Dec 19, 20228
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Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsThree key steps to equity in higher educationMost people feel that equity in higher education is a very important goal for staff and students. But there is a lot of insecurity and…Jul 15, 20221Jul 15, 20221
Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsWhy should we want more women at the top?Few would argue against having more women at the top of institutions. But if asked why the goal would be desirable, the answer may not be…Mar 8, 20231
Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsNot all men, but virtually all womenUntil more men understand just how deeply ingrained the fear of violence and harassment is in every woman’s consciousness and behaviours…Mar 15, 20217
Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsFaith in difficult timesThe year 2022 has not been easy. It can be difficult to stay strong while living with uncertainty.Dec 19, 20228
Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsWhy do we keep believing Darwin? The problems with ‘survival of the fittest’.The Darwinian notion of ‘survival of the fittest’ is still too dominant in our thinking. And it’s getting in the way of societal progress…Feb 22, 20212
Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsThree key steps to equity in higher educationMost people feel that equity in higher education is a very important goal for staff and students. But there is a lot of insecurity and…Jul 15, 20221
Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsTechnology alone isn’t enough — why humanity needs the artsMay 24, 20211
Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsWomen’s progression — how it starts from the topOn International Women’s Day, as on all other 364 days of the year, gender inequality in academia should be high on our agendas.Mar 8, 20223
Simone BuitendijkinUniversity of LeedsGender discrimination: we need to see it to fight itAs we mark International Women’s Day, it is clear global gender equality is still on the distant horizon. But to achieve it we must first…Mar 8, 2021