The Profcast from Heriot-Watt University
The numbers game - women in mathematics
Published: 4 March 2025 at 09:00 Europe/London
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Episode notes
Around 10% of mathematics professors in the UK are women. Three female professors from Heriot-Watt University share their experiences, discussing what drew them to mathematics, what keeps them motivated, and how we can identify the barriers preventing women from pursuing academic careers in this field.
How can we inspire more women in the UK to develop a passion for mathematics? - with Professors Laura Ciobanu, Anastasia Doikou and Beatrice Pelloni.
To find out more about our enterprising research, visit Research - Heriot-Watt University
