Lady Barbara Judge produced a video to increase awareness of pancreatic cancer Lady Barbara Judge: I’m about to die. I am probably going to die within months, not years. I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in November 2018 and it was a complete shock, total shock. About two years before I went to my GP… Continue Reading
The Broken Spoke
Originally published at Forbes.com I recently had to attend a Board meeting in America, and was delighted when the venue ultimately turned out to be Austin, Texas, one of America’s fastest growing cities. I had heard so many good things about the city that the very thought was exciting. The hotel we stayed in, The Driskill, had… Continue Reading
Pri Lojzetu at Castle Zemono
Originally published at Forbes.com It was recently my great pleasure to return to Slovenia, where I am advising in connection with the country’s impressive nuclear programme, as well as preparing to participate in a large forum being organised for April to celebrate 500 women entrepreneurs. During my visit, I was fortunate to be invited to join… Continue Reading
Letter: Attitudes to women working from home may change forever
Originally published at FT.com The coronavirus-imposed work overhaul may well benefit working women in the long term. From my point of view, it has been interesting to witness an imposed and indiscriminate “working from home” arrangement. Usually thought to be preferred by working mothers, working from home has sometimes been stigmatised and labelled as the… Continue Reading
Lady Judge to Head Kazakh Financial Center Regulatory Board
Originally published at LAHT.com ASTANA – The Astana International Financial Center has appointed British-American commercial lawyer Lady Barbara Judge as chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA), the AIFC announced on Monday. “It is a pleasure and great honor to be appointed for this role. I will strive to… Continue Reading
Ida Noddack: A Pioneering Female Chemist Unafraid to Question Dogma
I have long been interested in the life and work of Ida Noddack, a German physicist and chemist and one of the first scientists to discuss the idea of nuclear fission. Continue Reading
Women in STEM in 2020: Progress and Challenges
This article looks at women in STEM in 2020, and why organizations like Girls in Tech are important in bridging the gender gap. Continue Reading
Caroline Haslett: A Trailblazer in the Field of Electrical Engineering
Dame Caroline Haslett was a trailblazer for women in the electrical engineering industry. This article explores her achievements. Continue Reading
Dining At London’s Comptoir Robuchon
Originally published at Forbes.com As every foodie knows, Joel Robuchon, who died in 2018, was one of the most significant chefs of the last quarter of the 20th century. In fact, he was the most Michelin-starred chef ever, holding a record 32 stars in 2016, and his disciples have opened restaurants all over the world in… Continue Reading
Spotlight on the Sustainability of Nuclear Energy
As countries around the world navigate a rapidly shifting energy landscape, they face similar challenges: carbon emissions, cost, and continuity of supply. In this article, I will discuss the potential of nuclear power in increasing sustainable energy production. Electricity has been generated through nuclear fission since the 1950s In the wake of World War II,… Continue Reading