Cambridge University Press is delighted to support International Day of Women and Girls in Science. We are offering a vast range of works across STEM disciplines, including free book chapters and journal articles written or co-written by women. 

Access our Free Read Collections and help us raise awareness in the best way we know how: by reading and making research accessible.  

In their own words, women STEM authors from some of our most accessible books speak out on the importance of supporting women and girls in scientific careers and endeavours.

IDWGIS launched of the our blog series: The 33%. Despite greater awareness of gender bias, the challenges remain. Hear directly from the women that have created impact in STEM in The 33% blog series: where influential authors and editors share their experiences as women in STEM, providing insight into their journey into the industry - from the highs to the lows, as well as offering advice to researchers starting their careers.  

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‘Young women should follow their dreams. Just go for it!’

That is the inspirational advice of Dame Anna Dominiczak – Regius Professor of Medicine at Glasgow University and editor-in-chief of Cambridge Prisms: Precision Medicine, the first female chief scientist for health in Scotland, and a trailblazer in cardiovascular science and medicine – as we approach the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

Read the full blog post from Dame Anna Dominiczak

Research from The United Nations for 2023 International Day of Women and Girls in Science reveals that women represent 33.3% of all researchers.

We are highlighting a selection of our female authors and editors in the hope that more women and girls will be inspired to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Enjoy blog posts from 'The 33%':

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Prominent Women in Mathematics

Influential Women in Computer Science

Ada Lovelace

Cambridge women authors on removing barriers in STEM

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