Prof. Marie Briguglio from the Department of Economics and Prof. Charmaine Gauci from the Department of Public Health have been featured in a United Nations photo exhibition titled "Not a woman’s job? Breaking Barriers in Science”. The exhibition aims to celebrate women who dare to lead, innovate and forge new paths in science and technology. It seeks to celebrate and amplify the voices of women who are challenging outdated perceptions and inspiring the next generation.
Featuring a collection of 112 photographs that highlight women from every corner of the globe, celebrating their achievements and contributions across STEM fields, this exhibition comes as part of the Perception Change Project at the Office of the Director-General of United Nations Office in Geneva, which project has over 100 partners including UN Agencies and Programs, international organisations, NGOs and governmental entities.
Featuring a collection of 112 photographs that highlight women from every corner of the globe, celebrating their achievements and contributions across STEM fields, this exhibition comes as part of the Perception Change Project at the Office of the Director-General of United Nations Office in Geneva, which project has over 100 partners including UN Agencies and Programs, international organisations, NGOs and governmental entities.
Prof. Marie Briguglio challenges the idea of measuring progress via economic growth, in her role as Principal Investigator of a research collaboration between the University of Malta and the Malta Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society. As an economist, her life’s work has been dedicated to research, policy and outreach towards a more human, greener economy.
Prof. Charmaine Gauci is Malta’s Superintendent of Public Health with the role to safeguard and enhance the health status of the population. Qualified as a medical doctor and specialised in public health, she led the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
