Stemming the tide of gender bias
Women are powering ahead in fields that have traditionally been dominated by men.
Women In Education
Women’s shift to STEM is ‘critical’
Australia needs to encourage more women to study STEM because the nation has a critical lack of workers.
Unis ‘need to attract more diverse range of students’
Despite the millions of dollars spent to encourage school students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), young women seem to have been left behind.
Tough task to shift attitudes as girls keep their distance from science and maths
Girls still trail boys in mathematics and science in Australia, according to regular nationwide surveys.
Still banging their heads on the glass ceiling
As women rise through the ranks of Australia’s educational and academic fields they continue to find themselves limited by gender bias.
Lessons in the value of knowledge: a new start for kids
Knowledge Society’s Elena Douglas says primary school is where improved teaching can make the most difference.
Mentoring gives women an edge before they enter the workforce
Women are under-represented in leadership roles in the workplace and society, but a growing number of initiatives in schools and universities are helping to address this.
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