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Pioneer Role Models and Influential International Women in STEM

Dr Amira Elnokaly, from the Lincoln School of Architecture and the Built Environment, reflects on her career journey and the challenges she has faced as a woman in STEM. Interviewed for International Women's Day as a Pioneer Role Model and an Influential Woman in Science, Amira shares her thoughts and hopes for a future that is more inclusive, safe and sustainable

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08 Mar  | Gender Equality | Lincoln News | Women in Leadership

Celebrating three new female Profs

The Inaugural Lecture is a significant occasion for academics celebrating their promotion to Professor. It provides an opportunity to showcase their research with our One Community, including members of the public, family, friends and colleagues. Over the past year, the University of Lincoln has welcomed three new female Profs, who have given their Inaugural Lecturers during the pandemic

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08 Mar  | Gender Equality | Women in Leadership

Celebrating: Jade Willett, Assistant Catering Manager

Jade was shortlisted for the TUCO Outstanding Achievement Award for the University of Lincoln's catering department, FoodLinc. Throughout the Pandemic Jade has continued to redefine catering at the University of Lincoln with essential initiatives supporting staff and students

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08 Mar  | Athena SWAN | Gender Equality | Women in Leadership

Celebrating: Dr Kirsten McKenzie - School of Psychology

Kirsten is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Chair of the School of Psychology’s Equality Committee. She has been leading the School's gender equality work since 2017, and spearheaded their successful application for an Athena SWAN Silver award – the 'inaugural' silver award for the institution

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08 Mar  | Gender Equality | Women in Leadership

Celebrating: Dr Nadia Gulko - LIBS

Nadia is the Director of Teaching & Learning in the Department of Accountancy, Finance and Economics. She has been named the 'Global Champion for Teaching Excellence 2020' by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. This is the latest in a long line of awards that includes the Teaching Excellence Award 2017/18, Vice Chancellor’s Award in Teaching 2018, and Best Practice Award 2019 (Increasing Student Engagement)

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08 Mar  | Diversity & Inclusion | Gender Equality | Women in Leadership

Celebrating: Dr Chiara Beccalossi - School of History and Heritage

Since 2015, Chiara has been working to raise awareness of trans issues and has spearheaded the Transitional States programme, which is supported by the Welcome Trust. She has been organising events for LGBT+ History Month since 2018, which is now a regular feature at the University of Lincoln. Chiara was included in the Global OUTstanding 100 LGBT+ Future Leaders’ List, January 2021

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08 Mar  | Gender Equality | Women in Leadership

Celebrating: Ruchi Aggarwal - Director of Business Development, LIBS

For her work in developing the 'Resilient Lincolnshire' campaign during the Pandemic, which supported and inspired the business community, Ruchi was shortlisted as a finalist for the Institute of Directors 'Midlands Director of the Year 2020' award, under the category of ‘Innovation’.

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08 Mar  | Diversity & Inclusion | Gender Equality | Women in Leadership | Women in Politics

Celebrating: UOL Students’ Union - Bailey, Nat & Sade

Despite the challenges that the pandemic has thrown at students across the globe this year, the UOL Students’ Union Campaigns Network has worked hard to enhance the student experience and make impact on and off campus.

The all-female crew of the Maiden
21 Sep  | Diversity & Inclusion | Gender Equality | Women in Leadership

The Maiden Factor Sets Sail

The Maiden Factor is a new charity dedicated to giving girls worldwide access to education. The charity was founded by British sailor Tracy Edwards MBE, Captain of The Maiden, the first boat to be sailed around the world by an all-female crew in 1989/90.