Earlier this summer 31 female wheat researchers, took part in the third annual cross-institute career development and networking workshop as part of the Rosalind Franklin Women in Wheat Champions programme led by the John Innes Centre and The Sainsbury Laboratory. 

There are many women working in wheat research, but this representation is not reflected in senior leadership roles. This contrasts with many other research areas where gender has or is becoming more balanced. The Rosalind Franklin Women in Wheat Champions programme was established to tackle this issue. 

Over the course of two days, participants from across the UK took part in practical career development training that included: how to dissect job opportunities, manage effective meetings, make the most out of mentoring, effectively manage and lead projects and how to be a good supervisor. They also joined an array of networking activities with fellow participants and the fifteen trainers and facilitators that made the workshop possible. 

Read more at: https://www.jic.ac.uk/blog/inspiring-future-female-leaders-in-wheat-research/