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Women in Science seminar: science, journalism and sexism - Wed. 4th March
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As part of the International Women's week at the University of Westminster "Women in Science", this seminar will address sexism in science. Our speaker Connie St Louis will share her story of being a woman in the world of science journalism.
Students and staff from across the University are most welcome to attend the seminar, which will be followed by refreshments and networking.
About Connie: Connie St Louis is Director of City University London’s Science Journalism MA, and an award-winning freelance broadcaster, journalist, writer and scientist. She presents and produces a range programmes for BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service.
Her most recent programme on BBC Radio 4 investigated the use of designer drugs by pharmaceutical companies. She writes for numerous outlets including the Independent, the Daily Mail, the Guardian, the Sunday Times, BBC On Air magazine and BBC Online. Connie worked for the BBC for sixteen years. Her production highlights during that time include securing Bill Gates' first British interview and being invited to produce the 1997 Reith Lectures written by Professor Patricia J Williams.