stem

In an effort to drive young women into studying STEM, a billionaire has donated $100m to the University of Sydney.

Workplace bullying, the gender pay gap and a 24/7 work culture are just some of the reasons women in cyber security are leaving the industry.

Australia’s male students are considerably outperforming female students in both maths and science, an international study has found.

Girl Geek Academy is appealing for $2 million from the government to fund its programs in the hopes of supporting women in the tech sector.

Women are chronically under-represented in scientific studies and professions, according to a new report produced by UNESCO.

Three of the six Nobel Prizes have already been awarded – all of them to male scientists. Will there be women laureates this year?

Amid the rapid uptake of AI, women need to learn how to use this new technology if they don’t want to lose momentum in the job market.

The Australian government is ending the Women in STEM Ambassador initiative after almost six years of operation, a move that has been described as “another blow” for advocates.

Although the number of women in STEM-qualified occupations in Australia has increased over the past decade, only 15 per cent of STEM-qualified jobs are held by women.

This upcoming STEM careers fair is opening professional opportunities for women from all backgrounds, education levels and career stages.

Dr Justine Clark is the co-recipient of the 2024 Australian Academy of Science Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scientist award.

Breaking into just one male-dominated industry is a daunting task for a young woman in Australia. But Rose Naji shows no signs of fear.