Simran Kooner
Computing student and founder of Women In Computing and STEM Support System. Student ambassador, course representative and PALS leader.
Passionately encouraging and supporting women in STEM – Meet Simran
Celebrating women's roles in the University and beyond
For International Women's Day 2021, we reflect on the stories, achievements and roles of women
Plymouth's extraordinary story-makers
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How Simran Kooner is championing inclusivity in STEM
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Professor Deborah Greaves OBE is harnessing the oceans' energy
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Estilla Hefter is enhancing lives with social technology
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Influencing a sea-change against plastic pollution with Imogen Napper
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Girls into Geoscience: breaking down the gender barriers
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How Tina Joshi is exploring answers to antibiotic resistance
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Why Dr Lucy Obolensky has set-up the Global Health Collaborative
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Polly Macpherson inspires creative people to achieve their goals
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Hunting for meteorites with Natasha Stephen
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How Rebecca Lee's passion for creativity inspires her followers
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How Doaa Althalathini is harnessing women’s entrepreneurial spirit
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How Alice Mosley is influencing change for a greener world
Discover their stories
“My hope is see a world where girls working in STEM are not simply the minority, but an integral part of industries making a positive difference.”
Dr Sarah Boulton and Dr Jodie Fisher
Dr Sarah Boulton is a Associate Professor in Active Neotectonics. Dr Jodie Fisher is a Senior Technician in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Science. Sarah and Jodie are two of the founders of Girls into Geoscience, an award-winning STEM outreach initiative.
Breaking down the gender barriers – Meet Sarah and Jodie
“Geologists face a particular social stereotype of the lone man, probably with a beard, smoking a pipe, wearing tweed and climbing a mountain with a rock hammer.”
Estilla Hefter
Robotics student, designing intelligent robot platforms to overcome social challenges. From her native Hungary and beyond – passionately encouraging girls into STEM. Ambassador for the Association of Hungarian Women in Science.
Enhancing lives with social technology – Meet Estilla
“I want every girl to be encouraged to follow their dreams. I had to challenge this perception, but this perception should never exist in the first place.”
Dr Imogen Napper
Marine scientist, researching plastic pollution with Professor Richard Thompson in the University's International Marine Litter Research Unit.
Influencing a sea-change against plastic pollution – Meet Imogen
“It shocked me, it angered me, but also gave me a lot of curiosity – where are all those tiny bits of plastic coming from?”
Tina Joshi
Lecturer in Molecular Microbiology in the School of Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology Society policy committee member, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Athena Swan Self Assessment Team member, Venus Awards finalist for inspirational woman in STEM 2019.
Finding ways to combat the growing problem of worldwide antibiotic resistance – Meet Tina
“Modern medicine is underpinned by antibiotic use, and it’s a huge issue that bacteria are becoming resistant.”
International Women's Day event – Monday 9 March
The University of Plymouth Women's Network is proud to present Generation Equality; an evening of feminist lectures to celebrate International Women's Day. We are thrilled to have Professor Roberta Mock (Director of the Doctoral College), Dr Hadelzein Elobeid and Dr Emma Macleod-Johnstone (Lecturer in Education Studies) talking on a variety of feminist issues.
This event is open to staff, students and the general public and is free to attend, although registration is essential. Complimentary refreshments and nibbles will also be served prior to and following the talks.
Upcoming events
Celebrating the strength of ‘ordinary’ women on International Women’s Day
"I want to remember and acknowledge the strength and achievements of women, particularly those in the South West (including Plymouth) during the Great War... appreciating the impact that a community of women who came together to work for their country had."