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Helen Murphy

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The power of mentoring

Posted on 24 May 2017 by Helen Murphy

As a University we have a long tradition of our staff playing an active role in our local communities. Many of us are members of advisory boards, trustees, governors, or […]

Celebrating talented women in Wales

Celebrating talented women in Wales

Posted on 23 March 2017 by Helen Murphy

Last Monday’s event at the Senedd, Cardiff was a truly inspiring day for women in STEM, with leaders from all levels in business, academia and government joining forces to tackle […]

Supporting those hidden figures

Supporting those hidden figures

Posted on 8 February 2017 by Helen Murphy

It’s been an important and encouraging couple of weeks for the promotion and support of women in STEM. Last week I was delighted to hear that the Welsh Government has […]

National University of Ireland visit

National University of Ireland visit

Posted on 2 February 2017 by Helen Murphy

The College of Physical Sciences & Engineering recently hosted a benchmarking visit on 16 and 17 January from counterparts at the National University of Ireland, NUI, Galway, as they prepare […]

National Software Academy first year anniversary

National Software Academy first year anniversary

Posted on 24 November 2016 by Helen Murphy

This month saw the first anniversary and launch of Cardiff University’s National Software Academy in Newport, welcomed by Julie James, Minister for Skills and Science. The NSA offers an innovative […]

International Scholars’ welcome reception

International Scholars’ welcome reception

Posted on 11 October 2016 by Helen Murphy

On Wednesday 5 October I attended the International Scholars’ Welcome Reception at Aberdare Hall, an event opened by our Vice-Chancellor, and which served to provide a warm welcome for our […]

Talented women for a successful Wales

Talented women for a successful Wales

Posted on 14 March 2016 by Helen Murphy

Tuesday 8th March marked International Women’s Day, and also the publication of a Welsh Government report on women in STEM, which was co-authored by myself and Professor Hilary Lappin-Scott of […]

A great day for fundamental science

A great day for fundamental science

Posted on 17 February 2016 by Helen Murphy

The excitement last week when one of the biggest breakthroughs in physics for the last 100 years was announced reinforces how great it is to work as a scientist– and […]

Cardiff Woman lecture: Over by here from over by there

Cardiff Woman lecture: Over by here from over by there

Posted on 13 November 2014 by Helen Murphy

Everyone who has met our Head of Healthcare Sciences knows that in Professor Sheila Hunt we have a leading academic who can truly inspire women to achieve their full potential. […]

The Cardiff Woman

The Cardiff Woman

Posted on 25 September 2014 by Helen Murphy

Professor Karen Holford - The Cardiff Woman At the end of September I hosted the inaugural “Cardiff Woman” event.  This was the first in a series of events that aims […]