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woman silhouette Ada Lovelace Day

Ada Lovelace Day

Celebrating Women in Science and Technology, Engineering and Maths Tuesday 11 October 2016 hailed the eighth annual Ada Lovelace Day. This day is an international celebration of the women who have made an impact on the world of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Although it is still a relatively

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Sofonisba Anguissola was Important

Changing the Art World for Women The art world has been fraught with gender inequality for centuries and this has severely limited the development of many talented female artists. Despite obvious challenges, women artists have triumphed through the ages. Although there are many famous female artists, there are also several

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Serena Williams

A Tribute to Serena Williams

Nike Ad Honours Athlete and Feminist According to an ad campaign by the sportswear giant Nike, Serena Wiliams is the greatest female athlete in recorded history. Although the praise certainly flattered the athlete, she was not going stand for the understated sexism that pervades the portrayal of female athletes in

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