Improved family leave and flexible working to signal step change in support for women researchers

British Science Association backs new Women in Research Charter

The British Science Association has welcomed the announcement of a new Government charter aiming to deliver paid family leave, flexible working and tougher action on workplace harassment for women working in research.

No paid maternity leave: new charter exposes shocking gap facing Britain's female contract scientists

A new Women in Research charter promises paid leave for women researchers. But what does it mean for freelancers and contract staff left outside its scope?

University of Portsmouth one of first to sign new charter to improve support for women researchers

University of Portsmouth one of first to sign new charter to improve support for women researchers MontaguR Wed, 01/07/2026 - 16:29 More than 50 UK organisations – including the University of Portsmouth - have backed a charter to deliver paid family leave and flexible working support for women in research 1 July 2026 10 minutes The University of Portsmouth has become one of the first organisations in the UK to sign the Government’s new Women i…

Improved family leave and flexible working to signal step change in support for women researchers

More than 50 UK organisations back charter to deliver paid family leave and flexible working support for women in research.