Tag: gender

ARC centre achieves gender parity ‘without quotas’

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
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

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
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

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
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...

Mapping support for women in STEM, a new initiative

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
As part of a campaign to drive the sector toward gender equity, InnovationAus.com is undertaking a project to map every organisation supporting women in STEM, from those running education...

Springboard and the new future

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Progress is being made towards better gender diversity in the Australian tech and startup sector, but much more work needs to be done to approach equality, Springboard Enterprise Australia...