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Want to get women to ask more questions at events? Talk about it

Study backs up earlier findings that women are less likely to ask questions at conferences, even when they are in majority – but that raising awareness of the issue can have a big impact

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The scientist trying to stop you falling asleep at conferences

Conference organisers urged to take action against harassment

Research intelligence: how to get more from academic conferences

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