Professor Separovic is a biophysical chemist and Foreign Secretary of the Australia Academy of Science. Following a post-doctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health (USA), Frances joined the University of Melbourne in 1996, becoming the first woman Professor of Chemistry and Head of School. Professor Separovic speaks about obtaining a PhD later in life, breaking down class barriers and following her curiosity.

This podcast was recorded on 30 July 2024.
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Professor Separovic is a biophysical chemist and Foreign Secretary of the Australia Academy of Science. Following a post-doctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health (USA), Frances joined the University of Melbourne in 1996, becoming the first woman Professor of Chemistry and Head of School. Professor Separovic speaks about obtaining a PhD later in life, breaking down class barriers and following her curiosity.
This podcast was recorded on 30 July 2024. --- Connect with us on Twitter at @MDHSdiversity or by email at mdhs- diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au
The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of Melbourne. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only.
Find out more about our Inspiring Webinar series: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/ik7i

The Inspiring Stories podcast, hosted by Professor Natalie Hannan, Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people.

This series illuminates the path towards gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia, through candid conversations with leaders like Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Associate Professor Misty Jenkins, and Professor Jane Gunn, who share pivotal moments and profound insights from their careers by amplifying diverse voices and lived experiences.

The series empowers listeners to challenge existing paradigms, foster inclusivity, and cultivate leadership skills.

Each episode invites you to join a community dedicated to driving positive change and nurturing a culture of belonging within educational institutions worldwide.

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The Inspiring Stories podcast, hosted by Professor Natalie Hannan, Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people.
This series illuminates the path towards gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia, through candid conversations with leaders like Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Associate Professor Misty Jenkins, and Professor Jane Gunn, who share pivotal moments and profound insights from their careers by amplifying diverse voices and lived experiences.
The series empowers listeners to challenge existing paradigms, foster inclusivity, and cultivate leadership skills.
Each episode invites you to join a community dedicated to driving positive change and nurturing a culture of belonging within educational institutions worldwide.
If you find this podcast valuable, be sure to share it within your networks. Do you know someone whose story needs to be shared on this podcast? We want to hear inspiring stories from those who break barriers and challenge the status quo.
Connect with us on Twitter at @MDHSdiversity or by email at <a href="mailto:mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au">mdhs-diversityinclusion@unimelb.edu.au</a>
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The Inspiring Stories podcast, hosted by Professor Natalie Hannan, Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people.

This series illuminates the path towards gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia, through candid conversations with leaders like Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Associate Professor Misty Jenkins, and Professor Jane Gunn, who share pivotal moments and profound insights from their careers by amplifying diverse voices and lived experiences.

The series empowers listeners to challenge existing paradigms, foster inclusivity, and cultivate leadership skills.

Each episode invites you to join a community dedicated to driving positive change and nurturing a culture of belonging within educational institutions worldwide.

Visit our website for more information

https://mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/diversity-and-inclusion/swim-supporting-women-in-mdhs/inspiring-stories-webinar-series

The Inspiring Stories podcast, hosted by Professor Natalie Hannan, Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, is recorded on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people.
This series illuminates the path towards gender equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia, through candid conversations with leaders like Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Associate Professor Misty Jenkins, and Professor Jane Gunn, who share pivotal moments and profound insights from their careers by amplifying diverse voices and lived experiences.
The series empowers listeners to challenge existing paradigms, foster inclusivity, and cultivate leadership skills.
Each episode invites you to join a community dedicated to driving positive change and nurturing a culture of belonging within educational institutions worldwide.
Visit our website for more information
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