Research highlights need for greater recognition of women’s contributions to science

22 October 2026

New research from the University of Cambridge has found that Rosalind Franklin is the only woman among 86 scientists named in UK GCSE and National 5 science exam specifications.

This highlights the need for greater recognition of women’s contributions to science and more female role models in STEM

Read the article here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c69wzv5pg447o

Other News

ISA launches new cohort of Global Mentorship Programme for women
Calling all #women researchers and scientific advisers in marine science!The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is launching a new cohort of…
Dr Renuka Badhe has been awarded the SCAR Medal
Dr Renuka Badhe, co-founder of the Women in Polar Science network, has been awarded the 2026 SCAR Medal! The Scientific…
Podcast episode meets Ann Bancroft, polar legend
The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust has published episode two of their podcast, A Voyage to Antarctica, in which Alok Jha…
Space4Women survey needs participants
The Space4Women Landmark Study is seeking contributions from public and private space-sector organisations worldwide to help measure progress on women’s…
Professor Shubha Sathyendranath MBE awarded prestigious polar award
A legacy of marine science: Plymouth Marine Laboratory’s Professor Shubha Sathyendranath MBE has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Nansen Polar Bear Award in…

We are grateful to the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) for supporting us.