As we commemorate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, it's crucial to acknowledge the persistent challenges that women face in pursuing careers in science. From gender biases to systemic inequalities, these obstacles hinder the progress and representation of women in scientific fields worldwide.
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‘Male-dominated campuses belong to the past’: the University of Tokyo tackles the gender gap
"At the University of Tokyo, some 90% of full professors and 77% of undergraduate students are men. That’s why, in 2022, executive vice-president Kaori Hayashi and her colleagues launched the #WeChangeUTokyo programme, which runs initiatives to raise gender awareness, offers mentoring for women in research and works with schools to recruit women outside the Tokyo Metropolitan area. “We will continue moving forward — not only for ourselves but for the next generation that will inherit our efforts and build upon them,” she says..."
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00403-w
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