International day of women and girls in science

Rural Life

'We have to be competent and engaged at work...but we also have to be true to ourselves'

Dr. Sheila Alves, a research officer with Teagasc, feels that not everything has to be done at such a fast pace, including making a decision on what to do in life: "we have time to choose".

Women in Science: Challenge yourself... you might just find a career you love

N.Ireland

almost 5 years ago

Women in Science: Challenge yourself... you might just find a career you love

Get out of your comfort zone, meeting people and trying new things, one of Northern Ireland's top virologists has urged young women interested in a career in science.

'Women should continue to have self-belief and confidence to develop within the industry'

Rural Life

almost 5 years ago

'Women should continue to have self-belief and confidence to develop within the industry'

'Long-standing biases' and 'gender stereotypes' have often steered women and girls away from science-related fields, according to the UN.

'Ag Science might not be 'sexy' ...but you'd be a fool not to follow your interests'

N.Ireland

almost 5 years ago

'Ag Science might not be 'sexy' ...but you'd be a fool not to follow your interests'

Agscience might not be as "sexy" as some other fields but follow your interests and you'll be rewarded with an exciting, varied and impactful career, according to one of Northern Ireland's leading ruminant researchers.