Suffrage science / [editor, Brona McVittie ; produced by the Public Engagement, Media & Grants Facility MRC Clinical Sciences Centre].

Cental Saint Martins College of Art and Design has pioneered a collection of jewellery and textiles to commemorate and promote women in science. Inspired by the suffrage movement, which fought for equal voting rights at the start of the last century, the collection echoes women's struggle to get their voice heard. Students taking BA Jewellery and Textile Design degrees at Central Saint Martins have created bespoke heirlooms for women scientists to wear. These are featured on pages 25-42. After a year, jewellery will be passed on to the next generation of female scientists. Track their progress on page 48. Based on the students' design work, leading ribbon manufacturer, W Rouleaux, is producing a series of commemorative ribbons for women scientists. Referencing the suffragette movement - using green for hope, white for purity and purple for dignity - ribbons will unite women across sicentific professions. -- p. 4