Tag: Women

Gender pay gap remains high in STEM jobs

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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...

Women in STEM groups warn of approaching funding cliff

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Women in STEM groups are warning of an approach cliff for federally funded programs designed to encourage women into science and technology, with the government unlikely to commit to...

$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...

Sally-Ann Williams to lead govt’s STEM diversity review

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Cicada Innovation chief executive Sally-Ann Williams will lead the government’s review of its women in STEM programs and deliver broader recommendations on improving diversity. Minister for Industry and Science...