The Royal Society of NSW was established in 1821, the first scientific society in the state. Its aim was to encourage the study and investigation of Science, Art, Literature and Philosophy. Among its …
Melina Georgousakis is raising the visibility of women in health and medical research
Five years ago, Melina Georgousakis founded Franklin Women, an organisation that unites women across health care sectors and create opportunities for networking and personal development. Why? She want…
Breaking the mould with Karlie Noon
Karlie Noon’s story is the first of our series profiling women participating in the annual She Leads Conference in Canberra on 2 August, as part of an inspiring day of discussion, networking and actio…
Meet quantum physicist & STEM leader Dr Jacqui Romero
Dr Jacqui Romero is an experimental quantum physicist at the University of Queensland. She’s an expert in encoding information in photons – the particles that make up light. Dr Romero is interested in…
Meet Dr Meru Sheel: leading infectious disease epidemiologist
Dr Meru Sheel is an infectious disease epidemiologist at ANU Research School of Population Health. Her passion lies in improving health outcomes for marginalised populations amid a rapidly changing gl…
What will the future of work look like for women in STEM?
Women’s Agenda, in partnership with the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship and Uber Australia will be hosting an intimate after-work panel event on the 20th of June for interested readers. Regist…
Some key things to know about women in science globally
Science remains a male-dominated space, which is why International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11) is such a vital day for the global community to engage women and girls in the field &…
Talk up the achievements of female scientists today and every day because too often they’re overlooked
More men named John, William and George have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics than women, writes Labor Senator Deborah O’Neill. We need to recognise the critical role women and girls play…
Here’s what is being done to empower, promote and retain Australian women in science
Today (Feb 11) marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! It’s a day established by the UN General Assembly to address global gender inequality in STEM, highlighting why women st…
Tanya Monro becomes Australia’s first, female Chief Defence Scientist
Professor Tanya Monro made history this week after being appointed Australia’s new Chief Defence Scientist and the first woman to ever hold the role. Currently the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Rese…