‘Sharp rise’ in science gender quotas at Japanese universities

Institutions must also raise awareness and create more welcoming environment for women, experts say

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March 25, 2024

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March 25, 2024

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A woman poses for a picture with her hair blown upwards with the Tokyo skyline on the Shibuya Sky observation deck in Tokyo to illustrate ‘Sharp rise’ in science gender quotas at Japanese universities

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