EUROPE: Parliament calls for more women scientists
May 1st, 2008
By Alan Osborn
The European Parliament has strongly backed a report calling for a bigger role for women in European research and setting out specific initiatives to improve the gender balance. The report "Women in Science," drawn up by the Danish MEP Britta Thomsen, was adopted earlier this month (May) by 416 votes in favour with 75 against and 164 abstentions. Full report on the University World News website.
EUROPE: Parliament calls for more women scientists
Writer: Alan Osborn
Date: May 28th 2008
The European Parliament has strongly backed a report ...
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