For those of you lucky enough to be attending Science World this year there will be an extra incentive to “go social”.

Throughout event day (that’s 19 April by the way!) there will be heaps of prizes up for grabs. Read the rest of this entry »

We had a fantastic response to our Festive Prize Draw to win an iPod touch.

Thanks to everyone who entered and spread the exciting news on Facebook and Twitter.

We are delighted to announce the winner is Val Stevens at the Rowett Institute, Aberdeen who we hear is “thrilled!”.

Congratulations Val and enjoy your brand new iPod!

We will have lots more FAB-U-LOUS competitions, prizes and promotions throughout the new year so keep a close eye on our blog and all of our social networks for the latest news.

Enter our festive prize draw and you could be the proud owner of an Apple 8GB iPod Touch!

…Or, if you’re feeling the spirit of giving, you can give someone a fantastic holiday present. All you need to do is fill in the entry form and the iPod touch could be yours in time for Christmas. Read the rest of this entry »

The 2010 ASSET survey reported that women working in science, engineering and technology in education continue to feel disadvantaged and excluded.

7,000 men and women from 420 departments in 84 universities took part in the ASSET survey [PDF - 130KB]

A lack of female role models and mentors was identified as one of the significant factors that cause women to feel disadvantaged in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine) careers. About one third of female academics feel disadvantaged in respect of their visibility. Women are also less likely to feel that senior departmental colleagues are accessible to them.

The good news is that although male academics still predominate in positions of power and influence, women are becoming more ambitious. Women in the 2010 survey were more likely than they were in 2004 to express a desire to work in senior departmental or university management. Female academics are also more likely than their male peers to report that they expect to become a senior manager in the future.

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Why not tee off for a round of crazy golf with Dr Seymore Blue?! Play now »

Can you score a birdie, an eagle or even a hole in one?

Each hole is sponsored by one of our fantastic Fisherbrand products. Join Dr Blue as he putt putts his way through a course sponsored by Fisherbrand stirrers, microscopes, pH meters and many more. Click through product information links and learn why Fisherbrand stands for quality, reliability and value.

Good luck, have fun and try and stay out of the bunker!

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