Marcia Devlin: beating sexism with attitude

Tips from the top of a sector that insists on preserving its male dominance offered in Australian consultant’s guide

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May 13, 2021

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May 13, 2021

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Consultant and adjunct professor Marcia Devlin, author of Beating the Odds: A Practical Guide to Navigating Sexism in Australian Universities.

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