An interview with scientist and neurodiversity advocate Mariana De Niz.
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Racism in academia – an interview with Dr. Izzy Jayasinghe
In the latest instalment of our series on racism in academia, we spoke to Dr. Izzy Jayasinghe.
Continue readingBlack Lives Matter – an interview with Professor Crystal Rogers
In the latest instalment of our series discussing the topic of race in academia, we spoke to Professor Crystal Rogers. Continue reading
MySciMoment – BAME scientists share their inspirations
A lack of visible role models can make it harder for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) scientists to feel they belong.
Here, a selection of BAME scientists tell TIR what inspired them to follow their chosen career. Continue reading
Black Lives Matter – an interview with Professor Derek Applewhite
Derek Applewhite is an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at Reed College in Portland, Oregon (USA), and a longstanding advocate for Black/Indigenous/People of Colour (BIPOC) in academia. He joined TIR writer Brooke Morriswood and our first interviewee and discussion leader, Calvin Tiengwe, to continue the conversation about the BLM protests, racism in academia, and positive contributions that individual scientists can make. Continue reading
Black Lives Matter – an interview with Dr. Calvin Tiengwe
The Black Lives Matter protests have shone a light on the systemic racism present at all levels in developed countries, including in academia. TIR spoke to Dr. Calvin Tiengwe of Imperial College London to get his perspective on the protests, the problem, and possible solutions. Continue reading
Total Internal Reflection 