Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re shining a light on 10 exciting stories led by women in the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, over the past year.
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2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the United Nations' International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS) and to commemorate this, we're highlighting 10 stories led by women in our school across the past year:
1. Dr Océane Seudre, a postdoctoral research fellow at Queen Mary University of London, was among the winners of the 2024 L'Oréal UNESCO For Women In Science Rising Talents Awards. Read the full article.
2. We caught up with Janeesh, a PhD student in the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences to find out more about the topic of her thesis, her interests and her life at QM and beyond! Read the full article.
3. Dr Janelle Jones, along with other academics and researchers across the university released a report showing that financial institutions can make a crucial difference to individuals affected by gambling-related harms. Read the full article.
4. Hear from Lauryn, a Biology BSc student about how she turned her passion for travel and academic curiosity into hands-on ecological adventures across South Africa, Croatia, and France. Read the full article.
5. Lecturer in cell biology, Dr Isabel Palacios reflects on her prestigious election to EMBO, her research journey from molecular biology to biophysics, and vision for advancing life sciences through collaboration and innovation. Read the full article.
6. Meet Alex, one of our Biology students, who gained invaluable lab experience, new skills, and the confidence to pursue a future in biomedical research during a nine-week placement at world-renowned The Francis Crick Institute. Read the full article.
7. Led by Dr Elisabetta Versace, a team of researchers published a study about baby chicks which took major steps in better understanding some key questions about learning and intelligence. Read the full article.
8. We caught up with Ka Yong, a final year Psychology with Year Abroad Student who shared with us why she chose to embark on her chosen degree, what she's been up to and the highlights of her time so far at Queen Mary. Read the full article.
9. A Nature Human Behaviour study, jointly led by Dr Margherita Malanchini at Queen Mary University of London and Dr Andrea Allegrini at University College London, revealed that non-cognitive skills, such as motivation and self-regulation, are as important as intelligence in determining academic success. Read the full article.
10. A groundbreaking article was published in the leading psychiatry journal World Psychiatry by an international group of experts in the field, led by our very own Dr Giorgia Michelini. The article challenges the traditional approach to diagnosing neurodivergent conditions (also known as “neurodevelopmental disorders” in the medical literature), such as autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. Read the full article.
P.S. The British Council Women in STEM Scholarships, in partnership with Queen Mary University of London, is offering 5 fully funded Master’s opportunities for women from Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Thailand. One of the eligible courses for this scholarship is our own MSc Biodiversity and Conservation. Find out more and apply.