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"Support from colleagues in the lab is excellent; we look out for each other."

"The school was very supportive of my decision to work four days a week. It’s important for me to spend quality time with my daughter while still being able to continue my professional interests."

"'Keeping in touch’ is a great initiative. I was able to come in on a number of days, so I was able to provide input to the postgraduate programmes at critical points."

"My teaching is led by research and practice; with the latest findings from the lab making their way into the lecture theatre. This brings cardiovascular medicine to life, making it much more inspiring for the students."

"I think I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. The field of cardiac MRI is relatively new and is growing — it’s only ten years old — but I have been involved in it from the start."

"Flexible working arrangements such as compressed hours, where staff work full time hours over fewer days, and part-time working, can impact upon the management of the unit since we are still responsible for providing an excellent service. That said, I do try to make sure that our working environment is as responsive as possible to the needs of staff."

"When to have a family is such a personal decision, although I do think it is useful to raise awareness about some of the issues that colleagues will face on their return to work. I try to be approachable so that they can come and talk to me about balancing their work and family commitments."

"There is no gender imbalance in any of the labs where I work. I can get advice from both male and female colleagues and see the challenges from both perspectives."