Women in Science – Natural England

Black History Month 2023: Saluting Our Sisters

Natural England, 10 October 2023 - Education, Mental health and wellbeing, Natural England, Uncategorized

October is Black History Month, and across the Defra Group we are celebrating the twin themes of ‘Eliminating prejudice is everyone’s business’ and ‘Saluting Our Sisters’- honouring the achievements of Black women. Black History Month is a time to celebrate …

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Natural England, 10 February 2023 - Education, Natural England, Science and evidence

Women have played a crucial role in science for as long as humans have been on earth. From the earliest use of herbs in healing, to the discovery of the structure of DNA[1], women scientists have always been pioneers. However, …

Women in Science: A Reflection

Rebecca Jackson, 11 February 2022 - Natural England, Science and evidence

Gender equality is integral to achieving thriving nature for people and planet and addressing the twin crisis of biodiversity loss and climate change, yet fewer than 30% of the worlds scientific researchers are women (UNESCO Science Report). Despite the efforts …

Black History Month 2023: Saluting Our Sisters

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Women in Science: A Reflection

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