STEM snakes and ladders: Why career stories need to be real, not perfect

Published on November 12, 2026

Professor Averil Macdonald, a leading EDI expert in STEM, challenges the idea of the perfect career ladder. Drawing on her own experiences of setbacks, career changes and unexpected opportunities, she explores why honest career stories matter and how embracing adaptability, potential and transferable skills can help create more inclusive pathways into STEM.

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