News & Views Just 13 women lead world’s 500 biggest companies. And no women of colour For the first time in six years, no women of colour CEOs are on this year’s Global 500 list, and only 13 women made made the cut.
News & Views Research finds gender stereotypes embedded in 25 languages. It impacts kids as young as two Gender stereotypes embedded in language can have a significant effect on the way women are treated in STEM industries, according to a new study from the US.
News & Views Jacinda Ardern turns 40. Here are just some of her massive achievements to date At 37, she became New Zealand’s youngest female PM. The latest polls showed a record high approval rate for Labour, with her party charting 61 per cent.
News & Views Melanie Perkins’ Canva is now worth $8.6 billion Melanie Perkins, who co-founded Canva, is now one of the richest women in Australia. Her company is now worth $8.6 billion.
Game Changers How has COVID19 impacted Indigenous women in STEM? During COVID-19, Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander communities were disproportionately affected. Jessie Tu examines how it has impacted women in STEM.
Advice ‘If you don’t include all voices, you don’t get the truth’: Jan Fran tells Tarla Lambert Jan Fran is a compelling journalist who has penetrated the mainstream media with her searing and comedic lens across the news.
News & Views Women leaders feel judged by their wardrobe choices Female educational leaders say the blazer a mandatory item of clothing that instills confidence in their leadership roles.
News & Views Twitter says employees can work from home beyond COVID19 Twitter boss Jack Dorsey has announced that working from home will be the new normal – forever – for many of its 5000 employees.
News & Views We are much more anxious than we were this time last year The number of adults reporting nervousness or restlessness has doubled compared to this time last year, according to an ABS COVID19 Survey.
News & Views ABS data confirms women most severely affected by job losses The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Weekly Payroll Jobs showed women’s employment status are being impacted greater than men
News & Views Professor Aileen Moreton-Robinson joins American Academy of Arts and Sciences Professor Aileen Moreton-Robinson has joined the ranks of history’s most prominent leaders at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
News & Views 75% of the UK’s NHS workers are women. But average hospital protective-wear designed for the average man Startling reports uncover personal protective equipment currently used in the UK are fitting only the “size and shape of male bodies”.
