STEM stories

IWD 2025: Breaking Barriers: building an inclusive tech industry where women thrive
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the tech industry is urged to foster an inclusive culture where women thrive through representation and support.

Tech leaders advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day
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As International Women's Day highlights gender equality struggles, leaders like Hope Wang and Ghazal Asif stress the need for inclusive tech environments and mentorship.

AI in advertising: tackling harmful gender biases
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, concerns over gender bias in AI-driven advertising escalate, revealing entrenched stereotypes in digital campaigns.

IWD 2025: Breaking barriers: Advice for women starting their careers in tech
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, women in tech are encouraged to break barriers, embrace their unique strengths, and challenge stereotypes in their careers.

IWD 2025: The role of marketing in advancing gender equity in tech and critical communications
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the call to #AccelerateAction highlights the urgent need for tangible steps towards gender equity in tech and marketing.

IWD 2025: Corporate culture is key to fostering gender balance in tech roles
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With over a third of the tech workforce still dominated by men, Yaspa emphasises that corporate culture and leadership are vital for encouraging women into these roles.

IWD 2025: Online learning can help fill the gender gap in STEM
2 days ago
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Online learning could be the key to bridging the gender gap in STEM, empowering women with flexible, accessible education opportunities in 2025.

Women in Tech Don’t Need a ‘Career Ladder’, They Need a Career Runway
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The tech industry must re-evaluate its ladder-like career framework, allowing women to pursue technical excellence instead of being pressured into management roles.

Students meet Valkyries at NSSLGlobal in inspirational event
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Students from Royal Alexandra & Albert School were inspired by The Valkyries, the all-female Royal Navy team, during a visit to NSSLGlobal in Redhill.

ScotlandIS partners with Telefónica Tech for STEM scholarships
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ScotlandIS has teamed up with Telefónica Tech UK&I to launch the next phase of its scholarship, enhancing STEM education for students across Scotland.

Louise Adams appointed CEO of Aurecon from July 2025
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Louise Adams has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of Aurecon, making history as the first female to hold the position from 1 July 2025.

Khuda Family donates $100m to boost women in STEM
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A $100 million donation from the Khuda Family Foundation will support a groundbreaking 20-year programme at the University of Sydney to boost girls' participation in STEM.

Vineeta Puranik appointed as CTO at SmartBear
Fri, 24th Jan 2025
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SmartBear has appointed Vineeta Puranik as its new Chief Technology Officer, aiming to enhance its technology strategy amid rapid AI advancements.

UK space investment soars, creating jobs & educational prospects
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Investment in the UK's space sector has surged by 435% since 1990, creating nearly 49,000 jobs and fostering educational opportunities for future generations.

Young Aussies win big in Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow 2024
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Samsung Electronics Australia has recognised young innovators in its 2024 Solve for Tomorrow competition, awarding AUD $10,000 to top winner Bradley Cox.

NVIDIA opens Vietnam R&D centre to boost AI innovation
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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NVIDIA has unveiled its inaugural research and development centre in Vietnam, a significant step in enhancing the country's artificial intelligence landscape.

Unitec launches IoT Impact Lab for smart tech innovation
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Unitec has launched an IoT Impact Lab to empower communities through IoT and AI, fostering innovation and career opportunities for students.

Aurizn acquires PAC Australia to expand defence expertise
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Aurizn Group has acquired PAC Australia in a strategic move to bolster its position in the defence technology sector, enhancing capabilities and expertise.

DXC Technology boosts global STEM education initiatives
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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DXC Technology has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing STEM education globally, focusing on diversity and inclusivity across its various initiatives.

UK STEM productivity hampered by limited AI tool access
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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A study reveals the UK’s STEM workforce is losing GBP £64 billion annually due to limited access to advanced AI tools, impacting productivity significantly.