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Warwick researcher one of first women to receive Suffrage Science award in maths and computing on Ada Lovelace Day 2016
On Tuesday 11 October 2016 at Bletchley Park, Professor Jane Hutton from the University of Warwick’s Department of Statistics, will become be one of the first women to receive a new Suffrage Science in maths and computing award.
New study suggests women do ask for pay rises but dont get them
New research shows that women ask for wage rises just as often as men, but men are 25 per cent more likely to get a raise when they ask.
Unsigned female talent uncovered by African playwrights network
Unpublished women writers from across Africa are being given a platform thanks to an online network and established by a University of Warwick academic.
Bereaved parents should be given full details about how to reduce Sudden Infant Death Syndrome risk factors
A new study indicates that health professionals should tell bereaved parents about what they could have done to reduce the risk of the sudden death of their baby.
The University of Warwick research, funded by The National Institute of Health Research (NIHR), is thought to be the first of its kind in the UK and contradicts the current practice of many paediatricians who don’t discuss risk factors for fear of causing grieving mothers and fathers additional upset.
Warwickshire Partners with University of Warwick for Womens Tour
The University of Warwick is to partner with Warwickshire County Council in hosting Stage Two of the forthcoming Aviva Women’s Tour in June.
Depression and weight gain in pregnancy linked to sitting down
A link between depression in pregnancy and long periods of sitting down has been identified by researchers from the University of Warwick.
First ever online network for female African playwrights launched
Researchers at the University of Warwick have launched the first ever online network for female African playwrights, the AWPN (African Women’s Playwright Network).
Key professions losing staff due to lack of support for student mothers
Key professions such as nursing, teaching and social work are losing thousands of potential recruits as student mothers drop out of higher education due to a lack of support from universities.