EqualBITE : : Gender Equality in Higher Education / / edited by Judy Robertson [and four others].

• TeilnehmendeR: Robertson, Judy,
• Place / Publishing House: Rotterdam, The Netherlands : : Sense Publishers,, [2018]; ©2018
• Year of Publication: 2018
• Edition: First edition.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xiii, 350 pages) :; illustrations.
• Other title: Front Matter --; Copyright page --; Dedication --; Foreword --; Acknowledgements --; Introduction --; -- Gender in higher education: the current landscape in the UK /; The current landscape at the University of Edinburgh /; A model for change /; -- Gender balancing your seminar speakers /; Gender balancing Wikipedia entries /; Gender balancing the curriculum /; Creating a safe space for classroom discussions /; Gender balancing your scholarly journal /; Raising your profile on a grant application /; How to become a better scientific evaluator /; Gender and the Research Excellence Framework /; Be sceptical when researchers claim sex differences /; -- Unconscious bias /; Likeability and the double bind /; Intersectionality /; Educated Pass: engaging young males from low socio-economic status backgrounds with learning /; Student recruitment: planning visit days /; Gender balancing staff recruitment: attracting the right candidates /; Gender balancing staff recruitment: shortlisting /; Gender balancing staff recruitment: interviewing /; Advertise all opportunities large and small /; Women, competition and beliefs /; Proactive promotion /; Defining excellence /; Career progression on a shoestring /; Research isn’t the only route /; Raising your profile within your organisation /; Career coaching for individuals /; Talking about your achievements /; Salary negotiation /; Get an international audience for your research without leaving your office /; Approaches to planning your career /; -- Dealing with imposter syndrome /; Rose surprise: when your period comes early /; Flexible working: being realistic /; Deadlines and diapers: being an academic dad /; The kids are alright /; Show your daughters the joys of science /; How to convince your family to let you study /; -- Stereotype threat /; A reflection on EUSA sexual harassment campaigns /; A reflection on the University of Edinburgh’s policy on sexual harassment /; Tackling difficult situations: supporting your staff and students /; Support for students who report sexual harassment or assault /; Perspectives from students /; You can’t be what you can’t see: visible celebration of notable women /
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 318-338) and index.
• ISBN: 9463511431
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: edited by Judy Robertson [and four others].

“The ivory tower, like other stately homes in the UK, might present a grand façade to the world but closer inspection reveals a dark, spidery basement full of inequalities.” Gender imbalances still exist across all areas of higher education. From salaries and promotion, to representation in the curriculum, formal approaches and good intentions rarely address the full complexity. EqualBITE digs into the messy reality of higher education gender issues, presenting people’s stories, experiences and frustrations and – more importantly – what can be done. University of Edinburgh students and staff share real-life experiences of gender challenges and opportunities, and their constructive responses. The book condenses current academic research into practical actions that do make a difference. EqualBITE is a pragmatic and positive response to gender issues in academia – a catalyst for creating a culture which is better for everyone. “We were so pleased to see this new guide to one aspect of diversity—gender equality—and to see how good it is: the book is comprehensive; it is raw, honest and personal; and it is very well written. It is a book both for reading cover-to-cover and for dipping into, and it will be enormously influential.” – Jim Smith Director of Science, Wellcome Trust andamp; Gemma Tracey Diversity andamp; Inclusion Programme Manager – Science andamp; Research, Wellcome Trust “The balance between data and lived experience equip the reader with the vital understanding of the depth of institutionalised inequality…This is recommended reading for anyone working in higher education who truly wants to create a fairer culture of women.” – Talat Yaqoob Director, Equate Scotland “I really enjoyed reading the recipes - they combine humour with practical advice on how to tackle important gender issues.” – Fiona Watt Vice-Dean Research and Impact, Faculty of Life Science and Medicine, King's College London