Transforming boardroom cultures in SET organisations
Date Published: 1 July 2008
This report is one of a series of studies commissioned by the UKRC for Women in SET, to explore workplace cultures in SET sectors and the absence of women. The purpose of this project was to identify the nature of SET boardroom cultures and the impact on women. The study sought to examine the cultures in a variety of organisations representing science, engineering, technology, large and small, multi-national and local, as well as boards with women and boards with no women directors.
Researching cultures in science, engineering and technology: An analysis of current and past literature
Date Published: 1 July 2008
This report is a literature review of published research on the cultures of SET and the impact they have on women professionals employed in the sector. The report focuses primarily on the UK perspective, with reference to other Western countries where relevant.
Mathematical images and gender identities
Date Published: 1 July 2008
A research briefing which examines why in recent years there has been a decrease in people choosing to study mathematics after GCSE.