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Black Women in Science retweeted
Jun 8
We're hiring! 🚨
We're looking for a Head of Major Donors to help grow our community of supporters investing in a fairer, more inclusive future for young people.
This is a senior fundraising role focused on building and stewarding relationships with major donors, philanthropists, and strategic supporters.
Working closely with our Chief Engagement Officer, you'll lead our major donor programme and create meaningful opportunities for supporters to connect with the impact of our work.
If you're an experienced fundraiser with a track record of cultivating donors, we'd love to hear from you.
📍 UK-based (minimum 2 days per week in our London office)
💼 Permanent, full-time
💰 £65,000 – £68,000 per year
🗓️ Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 1st July.
Join us as we drive change so that every young person can thrive in school and access great careers in STEM.
🔗 Apply here: lnkd.in/eW-nyGva
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Black Women in Science retweeted
🎉Save the date! Black In Neuro Week 2026 is July 27–Aug 2.
We're celebrating our 6th annual BIN Week with returning favorites like #NeuroRacism, #NeuroAcrossTheDiaspora, and #BINRollCall plus a brand new theme: ✨ #BlackInTime.
🧠 #BINW26 #AReimaginedFuture
ALT Promotional graphic for Black In Neuro Week 2026. The design features a retro-inspired sunburst background in shades of orange, gold, cream, blue, and green. At the center is an arch-shaped panel with the text “A Reimagined Future” curved across the top, followed by “Black In Neuro Week 2026.” The Black In Neuro logo, featuring a profile illustration with a brain motif, appears in the center. At the bottom, the dates July 27–August 2 and the hashtag #BINW26 are displayed. Decorative star accents frame the design.
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🎧Podcast Alert 🎧 Dr Goabaone Ramatlapeng who is a hydrogeochemist joins us on this episode. She is a National Geographic Wayfinder and Explorer and Research fellow at the University of Botswana, Okavango Research Institute.
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Black Women in Science retweeted
We are looking for #volunteers to share their #apprenticeship experiences on a panel on 17th August - particularly professionals working in #healthcare, biosciences, pharmacology, and/or in the NHS.
Please get in touch with us via STEM@in2scienceuk.org to get involved ✉️
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Black Women in Science retweeted
Jun 1
Our Accelerator Awards aim to expand who can lead, shape and progress in the research landscape.
Researchers of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage in the UK, who hold a UK undergraduate degree or PhD can apply. Each awardee will receive up to £200,000 for up to two years to strengthen their careers.
Learn more: wellcome.org/research-fundin…
ALT Diego Baptista, Head of Equitable Funding at Wellcome, says: "Our Accelerator Awards acknowledge historical inequities in who gets to participate in research. It’s one small piece of a larger puzzle to ensure the richness of society can contribute to research."
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🎧New Podcast Snippet🎧
The astrophysics field is far from abstract! We discussed with Dr Larissa Palethorpe some of the implications of this research including improving our understanding about our own planet and even detecting other life forms. Listen to the rest of the episode
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🚨 New Podcast Episode 🚨
Dr Larissa Palethorpe joins us on this episode discussing her field and interest in astrophysics. open.spotify.com/episode/4j2…
#astrophysics #BWiSNetwork
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Mary shares her view on what data science is and its impact on the world. Listen to the episode to learn more about this field in an ever-evolving data generation.
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Black Women in Science retweeted
Mar 18
We're looking for a Communications Manager to join our growing team!
In this pivotal role, you’ll drive high-impact communications across our brand and corporate partnerships, media relations, and talent engagement - bringing our mission to life through powerful storytelling and collaboration.
You’ll partner with world-leading brands like Formula 1, lululemon, Hot Wheels, and HP to deliver campaigns that amplify our voice, grow our influence, and spark meaningful change for young people around the world.
Find out more and apply now: mission44.org/careers/
#Careers #Communications #Hiring #Jobs #Marketing #Recruitment
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Kathryn explains some of the reasons why racial representation remains a challenge in the patent litigation field. Listen to the episode to find out more.
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🎧New Podcast Episode🎧
Kathryn Plummer is a physics graduate but has been working in the legal field as a patent litigator. Join us on for this latest episode where Kathryn introduces us to this little known field.
#Physics #BWiSPodcast #BlackWomenInSTEM
open.spotify.com/episode/49x…
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Black Women in Science retweeted
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The ninth session of YBM is coming up next week. Join us for two exciting talks on Monday (2nd March 2026) at 11am (EST). Mark your calendars🗓️: tinyurl.com/29b7yk47 Zoom Meeting link: sites.google.com/view/theore…
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BWiS Brunch Talks LIVE! Cambridge 2026 🥂
Ticket links are closing soon. If you’re planning to attend, please register now while there are still tickets available.
Looking forward to seeing many of you there!
Ticket link is in the comments.
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Don't miss out on our next free event🎉#BWISNetwork
Passionate about science... and brunch? Don't miss the next Black Women in Science Network @BWiSNetwork event! 👩🏿🔬
📍 @ChemCambridge
📅 Saturday 7 March
🕐 10:30am to 2 pm
Get your free ticket: eventbrite.co.uk/e/bwis-brun…
#CambridgeUniversity #Cambridge #Networking
ALT Two people smiling and looking at a piece of paper together at an indoor event.
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Black Women in Science retweeted
Throwback to Brunch Talks Live 2025
An unforgettable event filled with insightful discussions and engaging networking games that broke the ice.
Link to this year's tickets in the comments
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Throwback to Brunch Talks Live 2025
An unforgettable event filled with insightful discussions and engaging networking games that broke the ice.
Link to this year's tickets in the comments
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Black Women in Science retweeted
🚨Podcast Alert🚨
Afiya Romain-Bains is a physics graduate and now physics education consultant and physics teacher. She joins us on this episode where she shares her career journey. open.spotify.com/episode/7er…
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