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The LJC Gender Equality Network aims to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in the molecular and materials modelling community by empowering women and minority genders in our field. It is supported by a Inclusion & Diversity Fund of the Royal Society of Chemistry. We work to address gender imbalance by promoting mentorship, equitable career progression, and accessible networking opportunities. Through targeted initiatives, hybrid events, and broader engagement, we aim to drive lasting change within Cambridge and beyond.

The network organizes regular tea/coffee/pastries break for female members which are announced on our dedicated slack group. Reach out to LJC-Admin if you want to be added to this slack group.

The network also offers a mentoring scheme for female members at all career levels. New starting dates are announced regularly via our LJC mailing list.

Past Events:

 

LJC Gender Equality Network kick-off event

- The LJC Gender Equality Network kick-off event is on September 27th at 4 p.m. in the Chemistry of Health meeting room in the Department of Chemistry (map here). For those of you who are not from Chemistry, please meet in the main reception area at 3:50 p.m. so that we can take you to the meeting room.  We will stream the "Women in STEM: Better Science and a Better Workplace for Everyone" talk organised by  SCI (link), then continue with a networking session afterwards in the Chemistry Department Cyber Cafe. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. If you have any questions regarding this event, please write to Kara Fong (kdf22@cam.ac.uk) or Yair Litman (yl899@cam.ac.uk).

GEN Panel Discussion 2025

Join us for a panel discussion on fostering inclusivity and diversity in the materials and molecular modelling community, hosted by the Lennard-Jones Centre Gender Equality Network.

Panelists:

  • Prof. Rosana Collepardo

  • Prof. Clare Grey

  • Prof. Angelos Michaelides

  • Prof. Chris Pickard

This event will explore challenges and opportunities in creating a more inclusive academic environment. Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of gender.

Date: Monday, 31st March 2025

Time: 14:30 – 16:00

Location: Unilever Lecture Theatre, Department of Chemistry

Refreshments will be provided after the discussion.

RSVP: Please confirm your participation here. You can also suggest topics and questions in the form.

For questions, contact Niamh O’Neill (nco24@cam.ac.uk) or Yair Litman (yl899@cam.ac.uk).

Upcoming Events

Gender Equality Network Panel Discussion

Monday, 31st March 2025, 14:30 – 16:00

Unilever Lecture Theatre, Department of Chemistry

 

Lennard-Jones Centre Meeting 2025

Photo credit: Bouygues UK/Red 90

Monday, 1st September to Friday, 5th September 2025

Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge

 

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Upcoming Monday Seminars

There are no upcoming talks currently scheduled in this series.