Women at Imperial

Dr Alyssa Gilmore, Research Associate, Department of Immunology and Inflammation "Everyone is comprised of many elements. I’m a scientist, a feminist, an activist and an educator. I feel empowered to promote equality in all aspects of my life"

Dr Angela Kedgley, Lecturer, Department of Bioengineering "Be tenacious when all doesn’t go according to plan. Determine what you want, listen to yourself, and then be brave and make it happen.”

Anique Varleigh, Head of Examinations & Assessment, Business School "‘Be the best version of you’. It may be an overused quote but whether you are student or staff you must always be your authentic self no matter the situation, no matter the start you had in life."

Dr Caroline Howe, Lecturer, Centre for Environmental Policy "As women, we owe it to ourselves, to those who came before and those who will come after, to pick each other up when we fall and give us that little nudge of encouragement to keep going. It is worth it!"

Caz Ulley, Head of Student Recruitment and Marketing, and Co-Chair of Imperial "Taking on my Imperial 600 role has helped me to recognise what I have to offer. And seeing that what I am doing is affecting positive change within the College has boosted my confidence."

Claire Dunican, Claire Broderick, Clare Andradi-Brown, and Clare Wilson. PhD students and clinical research fellows, Department of Infectious Disease "Be more like General Princess Leia Organa Solo: lead by example and with confidence, form supportive relationships with the people around you."

Courtnae Bailey, PhD student, Centre for Environmental Policy "Do not add extra pressure by looking at others as your competition and comparing yourself, but rather focus on being the best version of yourself. My parents have always told me no matter what you do, do it to the best of your ability."

Dania Ahmed, PhD student, Department of Mechanical Engineering "Believe in your unlimited potential, be passionate about your work and achieve your best. I always believe that women born as leaders; they need to recognize their inner power and support each other."

Professor Fay Dowker, Department of Physics "When I am discouraged, I use my feeling of responsibility to my foremothers who were denied their chances to be mathematicians and physicists and to the younger generation of women coming after me, to inspire me to keep going.”

Dr Maria Ribera Vicent, Strategic Teaching Fellow, Department of Aeronautics "The best advice I can give women starting out is to not be afraid to follow their dreams and ambitions. I am inspired every time I see a woman heading a team at NASA or ESA, or being recognised as the world expert."

Dr Nina Dutta, GP and UG course Lead, School of Public Health "My advice to future students is to always remember your core values and use them to guide decisions you make. Surround yourself with inspiring people who share these values; great things can be achieved when people come together."

Dr Vicky Salem, Senior Clinical Research Fellow, Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction "Women shouldn't fear being openly ambitious. It doesn't always go down well but that, and learning to control the devil of imposter syndrome, will carry you."