RSC - Advancing the Chemical Sciences


Policy

 

Women in Science


The RSC and the Athena Project have collaborated to work on projects concerning women in chemistry.

EHSC note on Pregnant Workers, Chemicals and the Law

08 July 2005

Good Practice in University Chemistry Departments

28 December 2004

Recruitment and Retention of Women in Academic Chemistry

28 January 2003

Factors Affecting the Career Choices of Graduate Chemists

28 February 2000

Other Information

Ambitious women scientists held back

Despite being more ambitious than their male colleagues, women still occupy only a minority of key senior positions in UK academic science.

Children and pregnant mothers not suitable for pesticide testing, EPA rules

Pesticide testing on children and pregnant women who would not otherwise be exposed to pesticides should be banned.

Returning to work

Information on schemes available to support those returning to work in science, engineering or technology following a career break

Women Members Network

The Network supports women throughout their career.