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Women in STEM ambassador program phased out

The federal government’s ambassador for gender equity in STEM is being wound up, with existing functions to be slotted into other programs. The Pathway to Diversity in STEM review,...

Gender pay gap remains high in STEM jobs

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Women working in STEM fields face gender pay gaps worth tens of thousands of dollars a year, some of the highest across the economy, according to newly released data...

WA minister decries board and VC boys club

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Western Australia’s Minister for Women’s Interests Sue Ellery has stressed the need for cultural change to support more women in STEM, startups, and venture capital, as she shared stories...

ARC centre achieves gender parity ‘without quotas’

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An Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence has achieved gender parity among its researchers and students in half a decade, without the need for quotas. Its leaders say its...

$16m in grants for Women in STEM programs

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Nearly $16 million in grants funding has been awarded to 17 programs supporting women in STEM through initiatives like industry internships, teacher training, and lessons for school students. The...

Women in STEM earn $26,000 less than men

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The gender pay gap persists across all STEM industries as women continue to be underrepresented in senior leadership roles, according to the latest edition of the federal government’s STEM...