Episode 158: Navigating Academia: a conversation with Professor Iruka Okeke and Professor Judith Armitage

In aid of The International Day of Women and Girls in Science Clare spoke to Professor Iruka Okeke and Professor Judith Armitage to discuss women in science. In this episode they discuss the importance of mentors, promotions in academia and the inequalities of maternity leave and Clare gains valuable insights from Judy and Iruka's impressive careers.  To keep up with Judy and Iruka, you can find them on X @Armitage_Judy and @iruka_okeke.Follow this link to read Judy's Microbial Primer.Music by ComaStudio from Pixabay. 

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Microbe Talk is a podcast from the Microbiology Society, interviewing researchers about bacteria, viruses and parasites. We are the largest microbiology society in Europe, covering all aspects of microbial science.