Dr. Emma Francis is based at the Department of Clinical, Education and Health Psychology, University College London. Her research uses genetically informative approaches to understand the relationship between objective and subjective experiences associated with mental health. Outside of her research, Emma campaigns to raise awareness of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusivity in higher education.
Dr. Emma Francis
Dr. Emma Francis is based at the Department of Clinical, Education and Health Psychology, University College London. Her research uses genetically informative approaches to understand the relationship between objective and subjective experiences associated with mental health. Outside of her research, Emma campaigns to raise awareness of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusivity in higher education.
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Let’s Talk About the Need to Invest in Women Researchers and Leaders
Every International Women’s Day, there is a call to retain talented women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, with strategies and proposals often given by influential organisations such as the United Nations. These proposals aim to steer improvement in workplace cultures and environments, and champion equity in the opportunities available to women across fields. The theme of this year’s United Nations International Women’s Day is “Invest in women: Accelerate progress.” This blog discusses the leaky STEM pipeline with a focus on why we need to invest in women researchers, and sharing my own experiences as a woman pursing mental health research.
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